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excelsior

/ɛkˈsɛlsɪɔː/

Meanings
noun
The size of type between Norse and brilliant, standardized as 3-point.

Examples :

"The printer explained that the small footnotes would be set in excelsior, which is even smaller than the text used in children's books. "
type technical writing

Related Words

Illustration surpassing

surpassing verb

/sərˈpæsɪŋ/ /sɚˈpæsɪŋ/

To go beyond, especially in a metaphoric or technical manner; to exceed.

"Her hard work throughout the semester was surpassing all expectations, and she earned the highest grade in the class. "

Illustration responsibility

responsibility noun

/ɹɪˌspɑnsəˈbɪlɪɾi/

The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable.

"Responsibility is a heavy burden."

Illustration demonstrated

demonstrated verb

/ˈdɛmənstɹeɪtɪd/

To show how to use (something).

"Can you demonstrate the new tools for us?"

Illustration comfortable

comfortable noun

/ˈkʌm.fə.tə.bəl/ /ˈkɐmf.tɘ.bɘl/

A stuffed or quilted coverlet for a bed; a comforter.

"My grandmother bought a new comfortable for her bed. "

Illustration mattresses

mattresses noun

/ˈmætrɪsɪz/ /ˈmætrəsɪz/

A pad on which a person can recline and sleep, usually having an inner section of coiled springs covered with foam or other cushioning material then enclosed with cloth fabric.

"The store was selling mattresses at a discounted price for the holiday weekend. "

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explained verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnd/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

Illustration furniture

furniture noun

/ˈfɜːnɪtʃə/ /ˈfɝnɪtʃɚ/

Large movable item(s), usually in a room, which enhance(s) the room's characteristics, functionally or decoratively.

"A chair is furniture. Sofas are also furniture."

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surprisingly adverb

/sərˈpraɪzɪŋli/ /səˈpraɪzɪŋli/

In a way that causes surprise because it is unexpected, or unusual.

"Surprisingly, my sister decided to volunteer at the animal shelter this weekend. "

Illustration substitute

substitute noun

/ˈsʌbstɪtjut/

A replacement or stand-in for something that achieves a similar result or purpose.

"The substitute teacher was very good at explaining the difficult math concepts. "

Illustration brilliant

brilliant noun

/ˈbɹɪljənt/

A finely cut gemstone, especially a diamond, cut in a particular form with numerous facets so as to maximize light return through the top (called "table") of the stone.

"The jeweler carefully examined the brilliant, admiring its dazzling sparkle. "

Illustration footnotes

footnotes noun

/ˈfʊtˌnoʊts/ /ˈfʊtˌnoʊtɪz/

A short piece of text, often numbered, placed at the bottom of a printed page, that adds a comment, citation, reference etc, to a designated part of the main text.

"consult the footnotes for more details"

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standardized verb

/ˈstændərdaɪzd/ /ˈstændərˌdaɪzd/

To establish a standard consisting of regulations for how something is to be done across an organization.

"The company standardized its employee training procedures to ensure consistency across all departments. "