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fathomed

/ˈfæðəmd/ /ˈfæðʌmd/

Meanings
verb
To encircle with outstretched arms, especially to take a measurement; to embrace.

Examples :

"The lumberjack fathomed the giant redwood tree to estimate how much wood it would yield. "
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Illustration lumberjack

lumberjack noun

/ˈlʌm.bə.dʒæk/ /ˈlʌm.bɚ.dʒæk/

A person whose work is to fell trees.

"The lumberjack chopped down the tall tree in the forest. "

Illustration understand

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. "

Illustration comprehend

comprehend verb

/kɒmpɹɪˈhɛnd/ /kɑmpɹɪˈhɛnd/

To include, comprise; to contain.

"The school curriculum comprehends many subjects, including math, science, and history. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration studying

studying verb

/ˈstʌdiːɪŋ/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

Illustration outstretched

outstretched verb

/aʊtˈstɹɛt͡ʃt/

To extend by stretching

"The child outstretched her arms to reach the cookie jar on the high shelf. "

Illustration sounding

sounding verb

/ˈsaʊndɪŋ/

To produce a sound.

"When the horn sounds, take cover."

Illustration measurement

measurement noun

/ˈmeʒ.ə.mənt/ /ˈmeʒ.ɚ.mənt/

The act of measuring.

"The measurement of the room's length was important for ordering new furniture. "

Illustration equation

equation noun

/ɪˈkweɪʃən/

The act or process of equating two or more things, or the state of those things being equal (that is, identical).

"We need to bring the balance of power into equation"

Illustration allowing

allowing verb

/əˈlaʊɪŋ/

To grant, give, admit, accord, afford, or yield; to let one have.

"to allow a servant his liberty;  to allow a free passage;  to allow one day for rest"

Illustration encircle

encircle verb

/ɛnˈsɜɹkəl/

To surround, form a circle around.

"The children encircle their teacher at story time. "

Illustration estimate

estimate noun

/ˈɛstɨmɨt/

A rough calculation or assessment of the value, size, or cost of something.

"The estimate for the new school library project was $50,000. "