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inventions

/ɪnˈvɛnʃənz/

Meanings
noun
Something invented.

Examples :

"Modern life is full of useful inventions, like smartphones and computers. "
technology science industry achievement machine device

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Illustration particularly

particularly adverb

/pəˈtɪkjəli/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚli/

(focus) Especially, extremely.

"The apéritifs were particularly stimulating."

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration significant

significant noun

/sɪɡˈnɪ.fɪ.kənt/

That which has significance; a sign; a token; a symbol.

"The teacher's smile was a significant of approval for my hard work. "

Illustration inventing

inventing verb

/ɪnˈvɛntɪŋ/

To design a new process or mechanism.

"After weeks of hard work, I invented a new way to alphabetize matchbooks."

Illustration computers

computers noun

/kəmˈpjuːtəs/ /kəmˈpjutɚs/

A person employed to perform computations; one who computes.

"Before electronic calculators, large organizations employed many computers who calculated numbers for tables and charts by hand. "

Illustration invention

invention noun

/ɪnˈvɛnʃən/

Something invented.

"The invention of the calculator made math homework much faster. "

Illustration contained

contained verb

/kənˈteɪnd/

To hold inside.

"The box contained old photographs. "

Illustration discovery

discovery noun

/dɪsˈkʌvəɹi/

Something discovered.

"This latest discovery should eventually lead to much better treatments for disease."

Illustration discovering

discovering verb

/dɪsˈkʌvəɹɪŋ/

To find or learn something for the first time.

"Turning the corner, I discovered a lovely little shop. I discovered that they sold widgets."

Illustration smartphones

smartphones noun

/ˈsmɑːrtfoʊnz/ /ˈsmɑːrtfəʊnz/

A mobile phone with more advanced features and greater computing capacity than a featurephone.

"Many students use smartphones to access online learning resources. "

Illustration composition

composition noun

/ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

The act of putting together; assembly.

"The composition of the band's new song involved several different instruments. "

Illustration innovation

innovation noun

/ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/

The act of innovating; the introduction of something new, in customs, rites, etc.

"The school's latest innovation is a new program that teaches students about sustainable living. "