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formed

/fɔːmd/ /fɔɹmd/

Meanings
verb
To assume (a certain shape or visible structure).

Examples :

"The children formed a circle to play duck, duck, goose. "
appearance structure
verb
To treat (plates) to prepare them for introduction into a storage battery, causing one plate to be composed more or less of spongy lead, and the other of lead peroxide. This was formerly done by repeated slow alternations of the charging current, but later the plates or grids were coated or filled, one with a paste of red lead and the other with litharge, introduced into the cell, and formed by a direct charging current.

Examples :

"The battery plates were formed by carefully applying a paste and then charging them with a direct current, preparing them for use in the electric car. "
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Illustration introduced

introduced verb

/ˌɪntɹəˈdjuːst/ /ˌɪntɹəˈduːst/

(of people) To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else).

"Let me introduce you to my friends."

Illustration alternations

alternations noun

/ˌɔltərˈneɪʃənz/ /ˌæltərˈneɪʃənz/

The reciprocal succession of (normally two) things in time or place; the act of following and being followed by turns; alternate succession, performance, or occurrence

"alternation between night shifts and day shifts"

Illustration instruction

instruction noun

/ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/

The act of instructing, teaching, or furnishing with information or knowledge.

"Instruction will be provided on how to handle difficult customers."

Illustration adjective

adjective noun

/ˈæ.d͡ʒə(k).tɪv/

(grammar) A word that modifies a noun or describes a noun’s referent.

"The words “big” and “heavy” are English adjectives."

Illustration teenagers

teenagers noun

/ˈtiːnˌeɪdʒərz/ /ˈtinˌeɪdʒərz/

A person between 13 and 19 years of age; an adolescent.

"Many teenagers enjoy listening to music and spending time with friends. "

Illustration structure

structure noun

/ˈstɹʌktʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌktʃɚ/

A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.

"The birds had built an amazing structure out of sticks and various discarded items."

Illustration inflection

inflection noun

/ɪnˈflɛkʃən/

(grammar) A change in the form of a word that reflects a change in grammatical function.

"an inflection for gender, number, or tense"

Illustration discipline

discipline noun

/ˈdɪ.sə.plɪn/

A controlled behaviour; self-control.

"Maintaining good discipline in class is essential for learning. "

Illustration derivation

derivation noun

/ˌdɛ.ɹɪˈveɪ.ʃ(ə)n/

A leading or drawing off of water from a stream or source.

"The local farm relied on the river's derivation to irrigate their crops during the dry season. "

Illustration introduction

introduction noun

/ˌɪntɹəˈdʌkʃən/

The act or process of introducing.

"the introduction of a new product into the market"

Illustration disciplined

disciplined verb

/ˈdɪsɪplɪnd/

To train someone by instruction and practice.

"The teacher disciplined the student for talking during class. "

Illustration constitute

constitute noun

/ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/ /ˈkɑnstɪt(j)uːt/

An established law.

"The new school rules constitute the student handbook. "