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pedology

/piːˈdɒlədʒi/ /pɪˈdɒlədʒi/

Meanings
noun
The sub-discipline of soil science that: studies soils as a component of natural systems or deals with soil genesis and soil classification or studies the soil profile or solum in its natural setting.

Examples :

"The farmer consulted with a specialist in pedology to understand the different soil layers in his field and determine the best crops to plant. "
geology science agriculture environment

Related Words

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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. "

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development noun

/dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

The process of developing; growth, directed change.

"The development of this story has been slow."

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consulted verb

/kənˈsʌltɪd/

To seek the opinion or advice of another; to take counsel; to deliberate together; to confer.

"Before making a major decision about his career, he consulted with his mentor. "

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determine verb

/dɪˈtɜːmɪn/ /dɪˈtɝmɪn/

To set the boundaries or limits of.

"The teacher determined the rules for the classroom project, setting clear limits on the length of presentations. "

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different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

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specialist noun

/ˈspɛʃəlɪst/

Someone who is an expert in, or devoted to, some specific branch of study or research.

"The school hired a specialist in mathematics to help struggling students. "

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professor noun

/pɹəˈfɛsə/ /pɹəˈfɛsɚ/

The most senior rank for an academic at a university or similar institution, informally also known as "full professor." Abbreviated Prof.

"Professor Smith, the head of the history department, gave a fascinating lecture on the Roman Empire. "

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component noun

/kʌmˈpoʊnənt/

A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device.

"A CPU is a component of a computer."

Illustration childhood

childhood noun

/ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/

The state of being a child.

"Her childhood memories of playing hide-and-seek with her siblings were happy and vivid. "

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discipline noun

/ˈdɪ.sə.plɪn/

A controlled behaviour; self-control.

"Maintaining good discipline in class is essential for learning. "

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classification noun

/ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

The act of forming into a class or classes; a distribution into groups, as classes, orders, families, etc., according to some common relations or attributes.

"The classification of students by their academic performance helps teachers tailor instruction. "

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behaviour noun

/bɪˈheɪvjə/ /bɪˈheɪvjɚ/

The way a living creature behaves or acts.

"The teacher praised Sarah's good behaviour in class. "