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conventionalized

/kənˈvɛnʃənəˌlaɪzd/ /kənˈvɛnʃn̩əˌlaɪzd/

Meanings
verb
To make something conventional.

Examples :

"The handshake, once a spontaneous greeting, has been conventionalized as the standard way to begin a business meeting. "
culture tradition society style

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conventional noun

/kənˈvɛnʃənl/

A conventional gilt-edged security, a kind of bond paying the holder a fixed cash payment (or coupon) every six months until maturity, at which point the holder receives the final payment and the return of the principal.

"The school district issued a conventional to fund the new gymnasium. "

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meeting noun

/ˈmiːtɪŋ/ /ˈmitɪŋ/

(gerund) The act of persons or things that meet.

"Meeting him will be exciting. I enjoy meeting new people."

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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greeting verb

/ˈɡɹiːtɪŋ/

To welcome in a friendly manner, either in person or through another means e.g. writing or over the phone/internet

"The teacher greeted her students warmly at the start of class. "

Illustration been

been noun

/biːn/ /bɛn/

A flying insect, of the clade Anthophila within the hymenopteran superfamily Apoidea, known for its organised societies (though only a minority have them), for collecting pollen and (in some species) producing wax and honey.

"The bee population in our local park is declining, impacting the pollination of the flowers. "

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make noun

/meɪk/

Brand or kind; model.

"What make of car do you drive?"

Illustration begin

begin noun

/biˈɡɪn/

Beginning; start.

"The project's begin was marked by a team meeting. "

Illustration business

business noun

/ˈbɪd.nəs/

A specific commercial enterprise or establishment.

"My uncle owns a small business selling handmade jewelry. "

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standard noun

/ˈstændəd/ /ˈstændəɹd/

A principle or example or measure used for comparison.

"The school's new uniform policy is the standard for all students. "

Illustration handshake

handshake noun

/ˈhændʃeɪk/

The grasping of hands by two people when greeting, leave-taking, or making an agreement.

"The two friends exchanged a handshake before starting their homework together. "

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spontaneous adjective

/spɒnˈteɪ.ni.əs/ /spɑnˈteɪ.ni.əs/

Self-generated; happening without any apparent external cause.

"He made a spontaneous offer of help."

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once adverb

/wɒn(t)s/ /wʌn(t)s/

(frequency) One and only one time.

"I have only once eaten pizza."