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notches

/ˈnɒtʃɪz/

Meanings
noun
A V-shaped cut.

Examples :

"The carpenter made several notches in the wooden beam to fit the pieces together. "
mark part technical

Related Words

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. "

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assignments noun

/əˈsaɪnmənts/

The act of assigning; the allocation of a job or a set of tasks.

"This flow chart represents the assignment of tasks in our committee."

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millimeter noun

/ˈmɪləˌmiːtər/ /ˈmɪlɪˌmiːtər/

An SI/MKS unit of measure, the length of 1/1000 of a meter. Symbol: mm

"The carpenter carefully measured the wood, marking a line every millimeter to ensure a precise fit. "

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carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

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introduces verb

/ˌɪntrəˈdjuːsɪz/ /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪz/

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

"Let me introduce you to my friends."

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maximizing verb

/ˈmæksɪˌmaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈmæksəˌmaɪzɪŋ/

To make as large as possible

"To pass her exams, Maria is maximizing her study time by attending all lectures and doing extra practice problems. "

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discontinuous adjective

/ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjuəs/ /ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjʊəs/

Having breaks or interruptions; intermittent

"The Wi-Fi signal in my apartment building is often discontinuous, making it hard to stream movies without interruptions. "

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pocketknife noun

/ˈpɑkɪtˌnaɪf/ /ˈpɑkətˌnaɪf/

A knife with blades or tools that the user can fold or retract into its handle, and of a size small enough for carrying safely and handily in a pocket. Since the late 19th century the term "penknife" has not been distinct from "pocketknife", but the latter tends to refer to larger and more robust versions, sometimes with more attached tools, suited to heavier duty for casual or ad hoc applications outdoors or in workshops.

"My grandfather carried a sturdy pocketknife in his work apron, useful for small repairs around the house. "

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successes noun

/səkˈsɛsɪz/ /sʌkˈsɛsɪz/

The achievement of one's aim or goal.

"His third attempt to pass the entrance exam was a success."

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indentation noun

/ɪnˌdɛnˈteɪʃən/

The act of indenting or state of being indented.

"The teacher asked us to use proper indentation when writing the code to make it easier to read. "

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carpenter noun

/ˈkɑː.pən.tə/ /ˈkɑɹpəntɚ/

A person skilled at carpentry, the trade of cutting and joining timber in order to construct buildings or other structures.

"The carpenter built a new wooden bookshelf for my bedroom. "

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completed verb

/kəmˈpliːtɪd/

To finish; to make done; to reach the end.

"He completed the assignment on time."