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/ˈkɔːpəs/ /ˈkɔɹpəs/

Meanings
noun
A collection of writings, often on a specific topic, of a specific genre, from a specific demographic or a particular author, etc.

Examples :

"The researcher analyzed a large corpus of emails to understand customer sentiment towards the company's new product. "
language literature writing linguistics education

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Illustration demographic

demographic noun

/dɛməˈɡɹæfɪk/

(chiefly in plural) A demographic criterion: a characteristic used to classify people for statistical purposes, such as age, race, or gender.

"The marketing team studied the demographics of their customers, including age, income, and location, to better understand their target audience. "

Illustration researcher

researcher noun

/rɪˈsɜːrtʃər/ /riˈsɜːrtʃər/

One who researches.

"The researcher studied the effects of different study methods on student test scores. "

Illustration analyzing

analyzing verb

/ˈænəˌlaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈænəˌlaɪzɪŋ/

To subject to analysis.

"The detective is analyzing the fingerprints to find the suspect. "

Illustration linguistic

linguistic adjective

/lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/

Of or relating to language.

"The professor's lectures on linguistic patterns of English helped us understand the complexities of grammar. "

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. "

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collection noun

/kəˈlɛkʃən/

A set of items or amount of material procured or gathered together.

"The asteroid belt consists of a collection of dust, rubble, and minor planets."

Illustration particular

particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

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electronic adjective

/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑn.ɪk/

: Of or pertaining to an electron or electrons.

"The electronic configuration of atoms is important in chemistry class. "

Illustration grammatical

grammatical adjective

/ɡɹəˈmætɪkəl/

Not breaching any constraints of the grammar, or morpho-syntax, of the relevant language.

"Your writing is not grammatical enough for publication."

Illustration specifically

specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

Illustration sentiment

sentiment noun

/ˈsɛn.tɪ.mənt/

A general thought, feeling, or sense.

"The sentiment emerged that we were acting too soon."

Illustration typefaces

typefaces noun

/ˈtaɪpˌfeɪsɪz/

The particular design of some type, font, or a font family.

"The graphic designer chose different typefaces to make the website look modern and easy to read. "