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oracles

/ˈɔːrəkəlz/ /ˈɒrəkəlz/

Meanings
noun
A shrine dedicated to some prophetic deity.

Examples :

"In ancient Greece, people traveled long distances to visit the famous oracles, hoping to learn about their future. "
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Related Words

Illustration correctness

correctness noun

/kəˈrɛktnəs/

Freedom from error

"The teacher praised the student for the correctness of their answer. "

Illustration algorithms

algorithms noun

/ˈæl.ɡə.ɹɪðmz/

A collection of ordered steps that solve a mathematical problem. A precise step-by-step plan for a computational procedure that possibly begins with an input value and yields an output value in a finite number of steps.

"Search engines use complex algorithms to find the most relevant websites for your search. "

Illustration understand

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

Illustration collection

collection noun

/kəˈlɛkʃən/

A set of items or amount of material procured or gathered together.

"The asteroid belt consists of a collection of dust, rubble, and minor planets."

Illustration recommended

recommended verb

/ˌɹɛkəˈmɛndɪd/

To bestow commendation on; to represent favourably; to suggest, endorse or encourage as an appropriate choice.

"The board recommends Philips, given his ample experience in similar positions."

Illustration considered

considered verb

/kənˈsɪdəd/ /kənˈsɪdɚd/

To think about seriously.

"Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun."

Illustration communicates

communicates verb

/kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪts/ /kəˈmjunɪkeɪts/

To impart

"The teacher communicates the lesson's objectives to the students at the start of each class. "

Illustration pronouncements

pronouncements noun

/prəˈnaʊnsmənts/ /prəˈnaʊnsmən(t)s/

An official public announcement.

"The trial concluded with the pronouncement of a guilty verdict."

Illustration experience

experience noun

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/

The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.

"It was an experience he would not soon forget."

Illustration prophecies

prophecies noun

/ˈprɒfəsiːz/ /ˈprɑːfəsiːz/

A prediction, especially one made by a prophet or under divine inspiration.

"French writer Nostradamus made a prophecy in his book."

Illustration allegorical

allegorical adjective

/ˌæl.ɪˈɡɔɹ.ɪ.kəl/

Of, relating to, or containing allegory

"The teacher's story about the slow-moving snail who finally reached the finish line was an allegorical representation of perseverance. "

Illustration theoretical

theoretical adjective

/ˌθi.əˈɹɛtɪkəl/

Of or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical.

"The theoretical model for how to improve student focus in class was presented, but it hasn't yet been tested in a real classroom setting. "