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batteries

/ˈbæt(ə)ɹiz/

Meanings
noun
A device used to power electric devices, consisting of a set of electrically connected electrochemical or, archaically, electrostatic cells. A single such cell when used by itself.

Examples :

"The remote control needs new batteries to work. "
electronics energy technology device electric utility

Related Words

Illustration investigation

investigation noun

/ɪnˌvɛstəˈɡeɪʃən/

The act of investigating; the process of inquiring into or following up; research, especially patient or thorough inquiry or examination

"Despite thorough investigation, the perpetrator of the attacks remains unknown."

Illustration electrically

electrically adverb

/ɪˈlɛktrɪkli/ /iˈlɛktrɪkli/

In an electric manner; by means of electricity.

"The automatic door opened electrically when I approached it. "

Illustration electrostatic

electrostatic adjective

/ɪˌlɛktroʊˈstætɪk/ /iˌlɛktroʊˈstætɪk/

Of, relating to, or produced by electrostatics or static electricity

"Rubbing the balloon on my hair created an electrostatic charge, causing it to stick to the wall. "

Illustration schoolchildren

schoolchildren noun

/ˈskuːltʃɪldrən/ /ˈskuːltʃɪldrən/

A young person attending school or of an age to attend school.

"The schoolchildren were excited for their field trip to the museum. "

Illustration relentlessly

relentlessly adverb

/ɹɪˈlɛntləsli/

In a relentless manner.

"The student worked relentlessly on her project, staying up late every night. "

Illustration distinguished

distinguished verb

/dɪsˈtɪŋɡwɪʃt/

To recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics.

"The teacher distinguished the students' excellent essays from the others based on their insightful analysis. "

Illustration overlooking

overlooking verb

/ˌoʊvərˈlʊkɪŋ/ /ˌoʊvərˈlʊkɪŋˌ/

To offer a view (of something) from a higher position.

"Our hotel room overlooks the lake."

Illustration investigated

investigated verb

/ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡeɪtɪd/ /ɪnˈvɛstəˌɡeɪtɪd/

To inquire into or study in order to ascertain facts or information.

"to investigate the causes of natural phenomena"

Illustration demonstrations

demonstrations noun

/dɛmənˈstɹeɪʃənz/

The act of demonstrating; showing or explaining something.

"The science teacher used demonstrations to show how chemical reactions work. "

Illustration coordinated

coordinated verb

/koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪtɪd/ /koʊˈɔːrdənˌeɪtɪd/

To synchronize (activities).

"I was playing tennis for the first time, and it was difficult to coordinate."

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reenactment noun

/ˌriːɪˈnæktmənt/ /ˌriːəˈnæktmənt/

The repetition of an earlier (usually historic) event, as a performance or social event.

"The class watched a reenactment of the first Thanksgiving to learn about its history. "

Illustration regulations

regulations noun

/ˌɹɛɡjəˈleɪʃənz/

The act of regulating or the condition of being regulated.

"The school has strict regulations about mobile phone use during class. "