entourage

/ˈɑ̃ː.tʊ.ɹɑːʒ/ /ˈɑn.tə.ɹɑʒ/

Meanings

noun

A retinue of attendants, associates or followers.

Examples :

"The celebrity arrived at the event with a large entourage of bodyguards, publicists, and stylists. "

noun

A binary relation in a uniform space which generalises the notion of two points being no farther apart than a given fixed distance; a uniform neighbourhood.

Examples :

"Because of the tight tolerances required, only components within a defined "entourage" of acceptable deviation could be used to manufacture the precision instrument. "

math space technical

Related Words

neighbourhood noun

/ˈneɪbəhʊd/ /ˈneɪbəˌhʊd/

The quality of being a neighbor, of living nearby, next to each-other; proximity.

"Our neighborhood was our only reason to exchange hollow greetings."

generalises verb

/ˈdʒɛnərəˌlaɪzɪz/ /ˈdʒɛnrəˌlaɪzɪz/

To speak in generalities, or in vague terms.

"Instead of giving specific details about the project, the manager often generalises, saying things like "we need to improve" without explaining how. "

instrument noun

/ˈɪnstɹəmənt/

A device used to produce music.

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

publicists noun

/ˈpʌbləsɪsts/ /ˈpʌblɪsɪsts/

A person whose job is to publicize information or events; a publicity agent; a public relations agent or worker

"The band hired several publicists to help promote their new album and get it reviewed in magazines. "

manufacture noun

/ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃə/ /ˌmænjuˈfæktʃɚ/

The action or process of making goods systematically or on a large scale.

"The factory's efficient manufacture of toys allowed them to sell many at a low price. "

followers noun

/ˈfɑloʊərz/ /ˈfɑləwərz/

One who follows, comes after another.

bodyguards noun

/ˈbɒdɪɡɑːrdz/

A person or group of persons, often armed, responsible for protecting an individual.

"The pop star arrived at the concert surrounded by her bodyguards. "

components noun

/kəmˈpoʊnənts/ /kɑmˈpoʊnənts/

A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device.

"A CPU is a component of a computer."

tolerances noun

/ˈtɑlərənsɪz/ /ˈtɑlərənzɪz/

The ability to endure pain or hardship; endurance.

"Athletes build up their tolerances for pain and exhaustion through rigorous training. "

acceptable adjective

/æk.ˈsɛp.tə.bəl/

Worthy, decent, sure of being accepted or received with at least moderate pleasure

"We need to find an acceptable present for Jeff."

attendants noun

/əˈtɛndənts/

One who attends; one who works with or watches over something.

"Give your keys to the parking attendants and they will park your car for you."

associates noun

/əˈsəʊsi.əts/ /əˈsoʊsi.əts/

A person united with another or others in an act, enterprise, or business; a partner.

""The lawyer and his associates worked late into the night preparing for the trial." "