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watershed

/ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/ /ˈwɔtɚʃɛd/

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noun

خط تقسيم المياه

The topographical boundary dividing two adjacent catchment basins, such as a ridge or a crest.

Examples :

"The watershed between the two school districts runs along the highest peak of the mountain range. "

يمتد خط تقسيم المياه بين المنطقتين التعليميتين على طول أعلى قمة في سلسلة الجبال.

geography geology environment

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noun

مستجمع مياه، حوض الصرف

A region of land within which water flows down into a specified body, such as a river, lake, sea, or ocean; a drainage basin.

Examples :

"The rain that falls on the mountain all flows into the river because the mountain is part of the river's watershed. "

المطر الذي يتساقط على الجبل يتدفق كله إلى النهر لأن الجبل جزء من مستجمع مياه النهر.

geography geology environment area

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noun

نقطة تحول، منعطف

A critical point marking a change in course or development.

Examples :

"The new teacher's arrival was a watershed moment for the struggling class; after that, student engagement dramatically increased. "

كان وصول المعلم الجديد نقطة تحول للفصل المتعثر؛ بعد ذلك، زاد تفاعل الطلاب بشكل كبير.

history event time situation point

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noun

وقت البث المخصص للبالغين

The time after which material of more adult nature (violence, swear words, sex) may be broadcast on television or radio, either one laid down or one contrived (e.g. when children are not watching)

Examples :

"The watershed for the local radio station came when they switched to a later evening time slot, allowing for more mature content. "

جاء وقت البث المخصص للبالغين لمحطة الإذاعة المحلية عندما انتقلوا إلى فترة زمنية مسائية متأخرة، مما سمح بمحتوى أكثر نضجًا.

media entertainment time society culture

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adjective

مهم، فاصل

Serving to mark a significant development, change in direction, etc.

Examples :

"The new teacher's arrival was a watershed moment for the struggling class, marking a significant improvement in student engagement. "

كان وصول المعلم الجديد لحظة فاصلة للصف المتعثر، مما أحدث تحسناً كبيراً في مشاركة الطلاب.

outcome history event achievement