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parallels

/ˈpærəˌlɛlz/ /ˈpærəˌlɑləlz/

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One of a set of parallel lines.

Examples :

"The notebook paper was designed with neat, blue parallels to guide my writing. "

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Direction conformable to that of another line.

Examples :

"The lines on the map showed the parallels between the two hiking trails. "

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A line of latitude.

Examples :

"The 31st parallel passes through the center of my town."

geography astronomy

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An arrangement of electrical components such that a current flows along two or more paths; see in parallel.

Examples :

""The electrician wired the two light bulbs in parallels, so if one bulb burns out, the other will still stay lit." "

electronics technology physics electric

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Something identical or similar in essential respects.

Examples :

"The parallels between the two sisters' personalities are striking; both are incredibly kind and generous. "

aspect type quality

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A comparison made; elaborate tracing of similarity.

Examples :

"The teacher drew parallels between Shakespeare's play and modern teenage dramas, highlighting the shared themes of love, betrayal, and family conflict. "

theory philosophy point logic

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Examples :

"During the historical reenactment of the siege, the soldiers dug parallels to protect themselves as they moved closer to the castle walls. "

military war technical structure weapon history

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A character consisting of two parallel vertical lines, used in the text to direct attention to a similarly marked note in the margin or at the foot of a page.

Examples :

"The footnote explaining the data collection process is indicated by parallels in the main text. "

writing mark language stationery

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verb

To construct or place something parallel to something else.

Examples :

"The carpenter will parallels the new shelf to the existing one on the wall before securing it. "

structure architecture building technical

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Of a path etc: To be parallel to something else.

Examples :

"The new bike path parallels the river, offering scenic views. "

way direction position

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Of a process etc: To be analogous to something else.

Examples :

""Her experience learning Spanish parallels my experience learning French; we both struggled with pronunciation at first." "

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To compare or liken something to something else.

Examples :

"The student parallels the challenges of learning a new language to climbing a difficult mountain. "

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To make to conform to something else in character, motive, aim, etc.

Examples :

"The student parallels her study habits to her older brother's successful routine, hoping to improve her grades. "

system organization business

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To equal; to match; to correspond to.

Examples :

"The student's performance in math this semester parallels her excellent work in science. "

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To produce or adduce as a parallel.

Examples :

"The teacher parallels the economic crisis of the 1930s with the recession of 2008 to help students understand the current situation. "

communication language