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dispersal

/dɪˈspɜːsəl/ /dɪˈspɜːrzəl/

Meanings
noun
The act or result of dispersing or scattering; dispersion.

Examples :

"The dispersal of seeds by the wind helps new plants grow in different areas. "
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dispersing verb

/dɪˈspɜːsɪŋ/ /dɪˈspɝsɪŋ/

To scatter in different directions

"The Jews are dispersed among all nations."

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separate noun

/ˈsɛpəɹət/ /ˈsɛpəɹeɪt/

(usually in the plural) Anything that is sold by itself, especially an article of clothing.

"The store had many different dress separates for sale. "

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scattering verb

/ˈskætərɪŋ/ /ˈskæɾərɪŋ/

To (cause to) separate and go in different directions; to disperse.

"The crowd scattered in terror."

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dispersion noun

/dɪˈspɜːʒən/

The state of being dispersed; dispersedness.

"The dispersion of students across the different classrooms was quite noticeable. "

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troublesome adjective

/ˈtɹʌbl̩səm/

Causing trouble or anxiety

"The computer has been very troublesome for me. It never works when I need to use it."

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different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

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inmates noun

/ˈɪnmeɪts/

A person confined to an institution such as a prison (as a convict) or hospital (as a patient).

"The new programs aim to help the inmates learn skills that will allow them to find jobs after their release from prison. "

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involved verb

/ɪnˈvɒlvd/ /ɪnˈvɑlvd/

To roll or fold up; to wind round; to entwine.

"The gardener involved the climbing roses around the arbor. "

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designed verb

/dɪˈzaɪnd/

To plan and carry out (a picture, work of art, construction etc.).

"The students designed posters for the school fair. "

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result noun

/ɹɪˈzʌlt/

That which results; the conclusion or end to which any course or condition of things leads, or which is obtained by any process or operation; consequence or effect.

"the result of a course of action;  the result of a mathematical operation"

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multiple noun

/ˈmʌltɪpl̩/

A whole number that can be divided by another number with no remainder.

"14, 21 and 70 are multiples of 7"

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transferred verb

/tɹænsˈfɜːd/

To move or pass from one place, person or thing to another.

"to transfer the laws of one country to another; to transfer suspicion"