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nuanced

/ˈnjuːɑːnst/ /ˈnjuːæːnst/

Meanings
verb
To apply a nuance to; to change or redefine in a subtle way.

Examples :

"The politician nuanced his previous statement on the economy, explaining he only meant some sectors needed adjustment, not a complete overhaul. "
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Related Words

Illustration possessed

possessed verb

/pəˈzɛst/

To have; to have ownership of.

"He does not even possess a working telephone."

Illustration previous

previous noun

/ˈpɹiːvɪəs/ /ˈpɹivi.əs/

An existing criminal record (short for "previous convictions")

"It turned out the shoplifter had a lot of previous."

Illustration redefine

redefine verb

/ˌriːdɪˈfaɪn/

To define again or differently.

"After failing the test, the teacher decided to redefine the passing grade, making it easier for students to succeed. "

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explaining verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/ /ɛkˈspleɪnɪŋ/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

Illustration complete

complete noun

/kəmˈpliːt/

A completed survey.

"The complete survey was handed in to the teacher. "

Illustration multiple

multiple noun

/ˈmʌltɪpl̩/

A whole number that can be divided by another number with no remainder.

"14, 21 and 70 are multiples of 7"

Illustration adjustment

adjustment noun

/əˈdʒʌst.mənt/

The action of adjusting something

"The adjustment to the new school schedule took a few days. "

Illustration transitions

transitions noun

/trænˈzɪʃənz/ /trɑːnˈsɪʃənz/

The process of change from one form, state, style or place to another.

"The transitions between classes in high school can be difficult at first, but students quickly adapt. "

Illustration overhaul

overhaul noun

/ˈoʊvɚˌhɑl/ /ˈəʊvəˌhɔːl/ /ˈoʊvɚˌhɔl/

A major repair, remake, renovation, or revision.

"The engine required a complete overhaul to run properly."

Illustration statement

statement noun

/ˈsteɪtm(ə)nt/ /ˈsteɪtmənt/

A declaration or remark.

"My teacher made a statement about the importance of studying hard. "

Illustration politician

politician noun

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/ /pɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

"The politician spoke at the school assembly about the importance of community involvement. "

Illustration sunlight

sunlight noun

/ˈsʌnˌlaɪt/

All the electromagnetic radiation given off by the Sun, especially that in the visible spectrum that bathes the Earth.

"Sunlight on the skin gives you vitamin D."