evolution

/ˈɛvəluːʃ(ə)n/ /ˌivə-/

Meanings

noun

A change of position.

Examples :

"The evolution of the family dinner schedule was gradual, moving from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. "

noun

An unfolding.

Examples :

"The evolution of my understanding of algebra was slow but steady. "

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noun

Process of development.

Examples :

"The evolution of my understanding of math was slow but steady, thanks to extra tutoring sessions. "

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Related Words

development noun

/dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

The process of developing; growth, directed change.

"The development of this story has been slow."

schedule noun

/ˈskɛ.dʒu.əl/ /ʃɛ.djuːl/ /ˈskɛ.djuːl/

A slip of paper; a short note.

"The teacher handed out a schedule for the week's activities. "

tutoring verb

/ˈtjutərɪŋ/ /ˈtutərɪŋ/

To instruct or teach, especially an individual or small group.

"To help pay her tuition, the college student began to tutor high school students in calculus and physics."

sessions noun

/ˈseʃənz/

An informal gathering of musicians to play music, especially improvised jazz or a similar genre.

"Every Thursday night, the local jazz club hosts free jam sessions where musicians can improvise and share their music with the audience. "

position noun

/pəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/

A place or location.

"My favorite position in the classroom is near the window. "

gradual noun

/ˈɡɹɛdʒɘl/ /ˈɡɹadjuəl/ /ˈɡɹædʒuəl/

An antiphon or responsory after the epistle, in the Mass, which was sung on the steps, or while the deacon ascended the steps.

"The gradual was sung by the choir just before the priest read the epistle. "

change noun

/tʃeɪndʒ/

The process of becoming different.

"The product is undergoing a change in order to improve it."

family noun

/ˈfɛm(ɘ)li/ /ˈfæm(ɪ)li/ /ˈfæm(ə)li/

A group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood, marriage or adoption); kin; for example, a set of parents and their children; an immediate family.

"Our family lives in town."

algebra noun

/ˈæl.dʒɪ.bɹə/ /ˈæl.dʒə.bɹə/

A system for computation using letters or other symbols to represent numbers, with rules for manipulating these symbols.

"My math class is learning algebra, which uses letters like 'x' and 'y' to represent unknown quantities. "

understanding verb

/ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/

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.

"The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "

process noun

/ˈpɹoʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹɑsɛs/ /pɹəˈsɛs/

A series of events which produce a result (the product).

"The process of baking a cake involves several steps, from mixing the ingredients to putting it in the oven. "

unfolding verb

/ʌnˈfoʊldɪŋ/

To undo a folding.

"to unfold a map; to unfold a tablecloth; she unpacks the new dress and unfolds it carefully"