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domesday

/ˈduːmzdeɪ/ /ˈduːmsdeɪ/

Meanings
noun
The day when God is expected to judge the world; end times.

Examples :

"Some people believe that domesday is near, and they spend their time preparing for God's judgment. "
theology religion time future mythology

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Illustration dissolution

dissolution noun

/ˌdɪsəˈl(j)uːʃən/ /ˌdɪsəˈluʃən/

The termination of an organized body or legislative assembly, especially a formal dismissal.

"The company's financial troubles led to the dissolution of the partnership. "

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layoffs noun

/ˈleɪˌɔfs/ /ˈleɪˌɑfs/

(chiefly US) A dismissal of employees from their jobs because of tightened budgetary constraints or work shortage (not due to poor performance or misconduct).

"Due to a decrease in sales, the company announced layoffs affecting 10% of its workforce. "

Illustration decisive

decisive adjective

/dɪˈsaɪsɪv/

Having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy; putting an end to contest or controversy; final; conclusive.

"The teacher's decisive ruling ended the argument between the two students. "

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employees noun

/ɪmˈplɔɪiːz/ /ˌemplɔɪˈiːz/

An individual who provides labor to a company or another person.

"One way to encourage your employees to work harder is by giving them incentives."

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people noun

/ˈpiːpəl/ /ˈpipl̩/

Used as plural of person; a body of human beings considered generally or collectively; a group of two or more persons.

"There were so many people at the restaurant last night."

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preparing verb

/pɹɪˈpɛəɹɪŋ/ /pɹɪˈpɛɹɪŋ/

To make ready for a specific future purpose; to set up; to assemble or equip.

"We prepared the spacecraft for takeoff."

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judgment noun

/ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt/

The act of judging.

"The teacher's judgment of the student's essay was based on clear criteria. "

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company noun

/ˈkʌmp(ə)ni/ /ˈkʌmpəni/

A team; a group of people who work together professionally.

"The school's student council is a company of dedicated students who organize events. "

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announced verb

/əˈnaʊnst/ /əˈnaʊnstɪd/

To give public notice, especially for the first time; to make known

"The teacher announced that there would be no school tomorrow due to the snow. "

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believe verb

/bɪˈliːv/ /bi-/

To accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing)

"I believe there are faeries."

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judgement noun

/dʒʌdʒmənt/

The act of judging.

"The teacher's judgement of the student's essay will determine their grade. "

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expected verb

/ɪksˈpɛktɪd/

To predict or believe that something will happen

"He never expected to be discovered."