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absorption

/əbˈsɔːp.ʃn̩/ /æbˈsɔɹp.ʃn̩/

Meanings
noun
The act or process of absorbing or of being absorbed as,

Examples :

"The absorption of new information during the lecture was crucial for passing the exam. "
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Related Words

Illustration introduced

introduced verb

/ˌɪntɹəˈdjuːst/ /ˌɪntɹəˈduːst/

(of people) To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else).

"Let me introduce you to my friends."

Illustration absorbing

absorbing verb

/əbˈsɔː.bɪŋ/ /æbˈsɔɹ.bɪŋ/

To include so that it no longer has separate existence; to overwhelm; to cause to disappear as if by swallowing up; to incorporate; to assimilate; to take in and use up.

"The company is absorbing its smaller competitor, and soon their name will disappear. "

Illustration understand

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

Illustration employment

employment noun

/ɛmˈplɔɪmənt/

The work or occupation for which one is used, and often paid

"My father's employment as a carpenter provides for our family. "

Illustration dielectric

dielectric noun

/ˌdaɪ.əˈlɛk.tɹɪk/

An electrically insulating or nonconducting material considered for its electric susceptibility, i.e. its property of polarization when exposed to an external electric field.

"The plastic casing around electrical wires acts as a dielectric, preventing shocks by insulating us from the electricity flowing inside. "

Illustration occupation

occupation noun

/ɒkjəˈpeɪʃən/ /ɑkjəˈpeɪʃən/

An activity or task with which one occupies oneself; usually specifically the productive activity, service, trade, or craft for which one is regularly paid; a job.

"My grandmother's occupation is a retired school teacher. "

Illustration assimilation

assimilation noun

/əˌsɪməˈleɪʃən/

The act of assimilating or the state of being assimilated.

"The assimilation of new information into my understanding of physics was challenging. "

Illustration engrossment

engrossment noun

/ɛnˈɡɹəʊsmənt/

The state of being engrossed; concentration or preoccupation.

"Her engrossment in the novel was so complete that she didn't hear the doorbell ring. "

Illustration electrical

electrical noun

/ɪˈlɛktɹɪkəl/

An electrical engineer.

"My brother is a talented electrical. "

Illustration retaining

retaining verb

/ɹɪˈteɪnɪŋ/

To keep in possession or use.

"The company is retaining its best employees by offering them better salaries. "

Illustration information

information noun

/ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌɪnfəɹˈmeɪʃən/

That which resolves uncertainty; anything that answers the question of "what a given entity is".

"The information about the project deadline resolved my uncertainty; now I know what needs to be completed. "

Illustration noticeable

noticeable adjective

/ˈnəʊtɪsəbl̩/ /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl̩/

Capable of being seen or noticed.

"The difference in her haircut was noticeable immediately. "