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periodical

/ˌpɪriˈɑdɪkəl/ /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəl/

Meanings
noun
A publication issued regularly, but less frequently than daily.

Examples :

"My mom subscribes to a cooking periodical that comes out once a month. "
media literature
noun
A regularly issued thematic publication that contains the most current information in its field, often the primary means for communication of original scholarship or creative work at the cutting edge of research in its field.

Examples :

"The science teacher recommended the periodical "Nature" for students interested in the latest discoveries in biology. "
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Illustration communication

communication noun

/kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/

The act or fact of communicating anything; transmission.

"communication of a secret"

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 subscribes

subscribes verb

/səbˈskraɪbz/

To sign up to have copies of a publication, such as a newspaper or a magazine, delivered for a period of time.

"Would you like to subscribe or subscribe a friend to our new magazine, Lexicography Illustrated?"

Illustration regularly

regularly adverb

/ˈɹɛɡjəli/ /ˈɹɛɡjəlɚli/

With constant frequency or pattern.

"My brother regularly takes the bus to school. "

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 frequently

frequently adverb

/ˈfɹiː.kwənt.li/

At frequent intervals.

"This question arises frequently."

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration interested

interested verb

/ˈɪntəɹɛstəd/

To engage the attention of; to awaken interest in; to excite emotion or passion in, in behalf of a person or thing.

"The teacher's passionate presentation interested the students in learning more about the rainforest. "

Illustration newsletter

newsletter noun

/ˈnjuːzˌlɛtə/ /ˈn(j)uzˌlɛtɚ/

A periodically sent publication containing current events or the like, generally on a particular topic or geared toward a limited audience.

"The school sent out a weekly newsletter about upcoming events and important announcements. "

Illustration information

information noun

/ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌɪnfəɹˈmeɪʃən/

That which resolves uncertainty; anything that answers the question of "what a given entity is".

"The information about the project deadline resolved my uncertainty; now I know what needs to be completed. "

Illustration discoveries

discoveries noun

/dɪsˈkʌvəɹiz/

Something discovered.

"This latest discovery should eventually lead to much better treatments for disease."

Illustration scholarship

scholarship noun

/ˈskɒləʃɪp/ /ˈskɑːləɹʃɪp/

A grant-in-aid to a student.

"My younger sister received a scholarship to attend the university. "