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patented

/ˈpætəntɪd/ /ˈpeɪtəntɪd/

Meanings
verb
To successfully register an invention with a government agency; to secure a letter patent.

Examples :

"The inventor patented his new type of bicycle brake to protect his design. "
government technology business right law industry property

Related Words

Illustration register

register noun

/ˈɹɛdʒ.ɪs.tə/ /ˈɹɛdʒ.ɪs.tɚ/

A machine that tabulates the amount of sales transactions, makes a permanent and cumulative record of them, and has a drawer in which cash can be kept.

"The store's cash register recorded the total sales for the day. "

Illustration granted

granted verb

/ˈɡɹɑːntɪd/ /ˈɡɹæntɪd/

(ditransitive) to give (permission or wish)

"He was granted permission to attend the meeting."

Illustration successfully

successfully adverb

/səkˈsɛsfəli/

In a successful manner; with success; without failing.

"He successfully climbed the mountain."

Illustration government

government noun

/ˈɡʌvə(n)mənt/ /ˈɡʌvɚ(n)mənt/

The body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization.

"The government decided to raise taxes to fund new schools. "

Illustration invention

invention noun

/ɪnˈvɛnʃən/

Something invented.

"The invention of the calculator made math homework much faster. "

Illustration protect

protect verb

/pɹəˈtɛkt/

To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.

"Condoms are designed to protect against sexually-transmitted diseases."

Illustration inventor

inventor noun

/ɪnˈvɛntə/ /ɪnˈvɛntɚ/

One who invents, either as a hobby or as an occupation.

"Thomas Edison, a famous inventor, created the light bulb. "

Illustration bicycle

bicycle noun

/ˈbaɪsɪkl̩/

A vehicle that has two wheels, one behind the other, a steering handle, and a saddle seat or seats and is usually propelled by the action of a rider’s feet upon pedals.

"My son rode his bicycle to school this morning. "

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proudly adverb

/ˈpɹaʊdli/

In a proud manner.

"The student proudly raised her hand to answer the question. "

Illustration displayed

displayed verb

/dɪsˈpleɪd/

To show conspicuously; to exhibit; to demonstrate; to manifest.

"The store displayed the new fall clothing in its front window. "

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agency noun

/ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/

The capacity, condition, or state of acting or of exerting power.

"The student's agency in choosing her project topic was evident in her well-researched proposal. "

Illustration secure

secure verb

/səˈkjɔː(ɹ)/ /səˈkjɔɹ/

To make safe; to relieve from apprehensions of, or exposure to, danger; to guard; to protect.

"The school installed new security cameras to secure the building and protect students. "