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liaison

/liˈeɪzən/ /liˈeɪsɒn/

Meanings
noun
Communication between two parties or groups.

Examples :

"The school hired a liaison to help communication between parents and teachers. "
communication organization business government
noun
The phonological fusion of two consecutive words and the manner in which this occurs, for example intrusion, consonant-vowel linking, etc. In the context of some languages, such as French, liaison can refer specifically to a normally silent final consonant, being pronounced when the next word begins with a vowel, and can often also include the intrusion of a "t" in certain fixed chunks of language such as the question form "pense-t-il".

Examples :

"The French teacher explained how liaison in phrases like "les enfants" (the children) connects the normally silent "s" of "les" to the "e" of "enfants," making it sound like "lez enfants." "
linguistics phonetics language grammar

Related Words

Illustration frontline

frontline noun

/ˈfrʌntˌlaɪn/ /ˈfrʌntlaɪn/

A front, or a boundary between opposing positions.

"The frontline between the students and the teachers was clearly defined: one side wanted more breaks, the other insisted on more work. "

Illustration communication

communication noun

/kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/

The act or fact of communicating anything; transmission.

"communication of a secret"

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consecutive noun

/kɒnsɛkjʊtɪv/

A sequence of notes or chords that results from repeated shifts in pitch of the same interval.

"The consecutive notes in the melody were all a perfect fourth apart. "

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phonological adjective

/ˌfɒnəlˈɒdʒɪkəl/ /ˌfoʊnəlˈɑdʒɪkəl/

Of or relating to phonology.

"The student struggled with the phonological rules of English, often mixing up similar sounds like "b" and "p." "

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constantly adverb

/ˈkɒnstəntli/

With steadfastness; with resolve; in loyalty, faithfully.

"My brother constantly helps his younger sister with her homework, demonstrating his steadfast loyalty and support. "

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pronounced verb

/pɹəˈnaʊnst/

To declare formally, officially or ceremoniously.

"I hereby pronounce you man and wife."

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administration noun

/ədˌmɪnəˈstɹeɪʃən/

The act of administering; government of public affairs; the service rendered, or duties assumed, in conducting affairs; the conducting of any office or employment; direction.

"The school administration is responsible for managing the daily schedule. "

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specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

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operation noun

/ˌɒpəˈɹeɪʃən/ /ˌɑpəˈɹeɪʃən/

The method by which a device performs its function.

"The operation of the new coffee machine is quite simple. "

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information noun

/ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌɪnfəɹˈmeɪʃən/

That which resolves uncertainty; anything that answers the question of "what a given entity is".

"The information about the project deadline resolved my uncertainty; now I know what needs to be completed. "

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relationship noun

/ɹɪˈleɪʃ(ə)nʃɪp/ /ɹɪˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp/

Connection or association; the condition of being related.

"My teacher has a good relationship with all her students. "

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fundraiser noun

/ˈfʌnd.ɹeɪ.zə/ /ˈfʌnd.ɹeɪ.zɚ/

An event undertaken to get money by voluntary contributions for a particular activity, such as equipment for extracurricular sports programs, or to defray laboratory costs (salaries) for research of a cure for a particular disease.

"The school held a bake sale as a fundraiser to buy new uniforms for the soccer team. "