entourages

/ˌɑːntʊˈrɑːʒɪz/ /ˌɑːntʊˈrɑːʒəz/

Meanings

noun

A retinue of attendants, associates or followers.

Examples :

"The mayor's entourage included several security guards and advisors. "

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 :

"Imagine a dance floor at a crowded party. To understand how close people are to each other across the entire floor, mathematicians might use "entourages" to define different levels of closeness. "

math space

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. "

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. "

included verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪd/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

entourage noun

/ˈɑ̃ː.tʊ.ɹɑːʒ/ /ˈɑn.tə.ɹɑʒ/

A retinue of attendants, associates or followers.

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

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

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

followers noun

/ˈfɑloʊərz/ /ˈfɑləwərz/

One who follows, comes after another.

security noun

/sɪˈkjɔːɹəti/ /səˈkjɔɹ.ɪˌti/

The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.

"The family prioritized security by installing a strong lock on the front door. "

mathematicians noun

/ˌmæθəməˈtɪʃənz/ /ˌmæθɪməˈtɪʃənz/

An expert on mathematics.

"Mathematicians use formulas to solve complex problems. "

closeness noun

/ˈkləʊsnəs/

The state of being close (all senses)

"The closeness of the friends in their study group helped them succeed in their difficult math class. "

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." "