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horizons

/həˈraɪzənz/

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noun

The visible horizontal line or point (in all directions) that appears to connect the Earth to the sky.

Examples :

"A tall building was visible on the horizon."

geography environment nature world place astronomy direction point

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The range or limit of one's knowledge, experience or interest; a boundary or threshold.

Examples :

"Some students take a gap year after finishing high school to broaden their horizons."

mind philosophy abstract possibility range attitude education

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noun

The range or limit of any dimension in which one exists.

Examples :

"Learning a new language expands your horizons, offering you new perspectives and opportunities. "

range space position possibility future philosophy

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noun

A specific layer of soil or strata

Examples :

"The farmer carefully examined the different horizons of soil in his field, noting the color and texture of each layer. "

geology environment nature

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A cultural sub-period or level within a more encompassing time period.

Examples :

""Within the broader era of Victorian literature, scholars identify several distinct horizons, each marked by different social and philosophical themes." "

culture history period archaeology

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Any level line or surface.

Examples :

"The carpenters carefully checked the horizons of the newly installed shelves to make sure they were perfectly level. "

geography nautical astronomy space

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The point at which a computer chess algorithm stops searching for further moves.

Examples :

"The chess program reached its horizons and declared its best move. "

computing game technology