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forests

/ˈfɒɹɪsts/ /ˈfɑɹɪsts/

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noun

A dense uncultivated tract of trees and undergrowth, larger than woods.

Examples :

"The vast forests of the Amazon basin are home to many rare animals. "

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noun

Any dense collection or amount.

Examples :

"a forest of criticism"

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A defined area of land set aside in England as royal hunting ground or for other privileged use; all such areas.

Examples :

"The historical records mention the King claiming several forests in the region for his exclusive hunting privileges. "

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noun

A graph with no cycles; i.e., a graph made up of trees.

Examples :

"After we removed all the loops, the network diagrams became forests of connected trees, making the relationships much clearer to understand. "

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A group of domains that are managed as a unit.

Examples :

"The IT department manages the company's forests to ensure all computers and users can access shared resources securely. "

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noun

The colour forest green.

Examples :

"The artist painted the forests in the mural using shades of forest green to capture their lush, vibrant color. "

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verb

To cover an area with trees.

Examples :

"The local conservation group plans to forest the barren hillside this spring, planting thousands of saplings. "

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