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/ˈpeɪpəz/ /ˈpeɪpɚz/

Meanings
noun
A sheet material used for writing on or printing on (or as a non-waterproof container), usually made by draining cellulose fibres from a suspension in water.

Examples :

"The student needed more papers to finish the writing assignment. "
material stationery writing
noun
A written document that reports scientific or academic research and is usually subjected to peer review before publication in a scientific journal (as a journal article or the manuscript for one) or in the proceedings of a scientific or academic meeting (such as a conference, workshop, or symposium).

Examples :

"The professor asked us to read three papers about climate change before the next class. "
writing science education technology literature communication

Related Words

Illustration examination

examination noun

/ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/

The act of examining.

"The examination of the patient's symptoms took several hours. "

Illustration publication

publication noun

/ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/

The act of publishing printed or other matter.

"The publication of the school newsletter was delayed due to technical issues. "

Illustration preparation

preparation noun

/pɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃən/

The act of preparing or getting ready.

"The preparation for the history test took her several hours. "

Illustration invertebrates

invertebrates noun

/ɪnˈvɜːrtɪbrəts/ /ɪnˈvɜːrtɪbreɪts/

An animal without vertebrae, i.e. backbone.

"Many students learn about invertebrates, like insects and worms, in biology class because they are animals without a backbone. "

Illustration complimentary

complimentary adjective

/ˌkɒmplɪ̈ˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ /ˌkɑmplɪ̈ˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/

In the nature of a compliment.

"a complimentary remark"

Illustration application

application noun

/aplɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/

The act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense

"The application of this cream should reduce the swelling."

Illustration proceedings

proceedings noun

/pɹəˈsiːd.ɪŋz/

The act of one who proceeds, or who prosecutes a design or transaction

"The proceedings of the school meeting focused on improving student behavior. "

Illustration cantharides

cantharides noun

/kænˈθæɹɪdiːz/

Spanish fly Lytta vesicatoria (syn. Cantharis vesicatoria).

"The old medicine book warned against using cantharides as a stimulant, due to its dangerous side effects. "

Illustration identification

identification noun

/aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

The act of identifying, or proving to be the same.

"Much education and experience is required for proper identification of bird species"

Illustration environmental

environmental adjective

/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentəl/ /ˌenvairənˈmentəl/

Pertaining to the environment.

"The school's new policy focuses on environmental sustainability. "

Illustration correspondence

correspondence noun

/ˌkɒɹɪˈspɒndəns/

Friendly discussion.

"My correspondence with my pen pal was very enjoyable; we discussed our favorite books and hobbies. "

Illustration memorialize

memorialize verb

/məˈmɔːriəˌlaɪz/ /məˈmɔːriəˌlɑɪz/

To provide a memorial for someone; to commemorate

"The town decided to memorialize the beloved teacher by naming the new library after her. "