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diopters

/daɪˈɒptərz/

Meanings
noun
A unit of measure of the power of a lens or mirror, equal to the reciprocal of its focal length in meters. Myopia is diagnosed and measured in diopters.

Examples :

"The eye doctor said I need glasses with -2.5 diopters to correct my nearsightedness. "
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reciprocal noun

/ɹɪˈsɪpɹək(ə)l/

The number obtained by dividing 1 by another given number; the result of exchanging the numerator and the denominator of a fraction.

"0.5 is the reciprocal of 2."

Illustration projections

projections noun

/prəˈdʒɛkʃənz/ /proʊˈdʒɛkʃənz/

Something which projects, protrudes, juts out, sticks out, or stands out.

"The face of the cliff had many projections that were big enough for birds to nest on."

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 differences

differences noun

/ˈdɪfɹənsɪz/

The quality of being different.

"You need to learn to be more tolerant of difference."

Illustration theodolite

theodolite noun

/θiːˈɒdəlaɪt/

A surveying instrument, consisting of a small mounted telescope, used to measure horizontal and vertical angles.

"The construction workers used a theodolite to precisely measure the angles for the new building's foundation. "

Illustration instrument

instrument noun

/ˈɪnstɹəmənt/

A device used to produce music.

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

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resembling verb

/ɹɪˈzɛmblɪŋ/

To be like or similar to (something); to represent as similar.

"The twins resemble each other."

Illustration prescription

prescription noun

/pɝˈskɹɪpʃən/

The act of prescribing a rule, law, etc..

"The teacher's prescription for improved study habits included more focused time and regular breaks. "

Illustration construction

construction noun

/kənˈstɹʌkʃən/

The process of constructing.

"Construction is underway on the new bridge."

Illustration adjustment

adjustment noun

/əˈdʒʌst.mənt/

The action of adjusting something

"The adjustment to the new school schedule took a few days. "

Illustration binoculars

binoculars noun

/ˈbənˌɒk.jə.lə(ɹ)z/

A hand-held device consisting of a series of lenses and prisms, used to magnify objects so that they can be better seen from a distance, and looked at through both eyes.

"Using the binoculars, Sarah could clearly see the distant mountains from the schoolyard. "

Illustration anthropologist

anthropologist noun

/ˌæn.θɹoʊˈpɑl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/

One who is versed in anthropology.

"The anthropologist studied the ancient tools to learn about the daily lives of people long ago. "