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podcasts

/ˈpɒdkæsts/ /ˈpɑːdkæsts/

Meanings
noun
An audio programme produced on a regular basis, delivered over the Internet in a compressed digital format and designed for playback on computers or portable digital audio players, such as the iPod.

Examples :

"My sister listens to educational podcasts on her way to work every morning. "
media entertainment technology sound internet communication electronics computing

Related Words

Illustration internet

internet noun

/ˈɪntəˌnɛt/ /ˈɪntɚˌnɛt/

Any set of computer networks that communicate using the Internet Protocol. (An intranet.)

"Our company uses a private internet to share documents securely among employees. "

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compressed verb

/kəmˈpɹɛst/

To make smaller; to press or squeeze together, or to make something occupy a smaller space or volume.

"The force required to compress a spring varies linearly with the displacement."

Illustration delivered

delivered verb

/dɪˈlɪv.əd/ /dɪˈlɪv.ɚd/

To set free from restraint or danger.

"deliver a captive from the prison"

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produced verb

/pɹəˈdjuːst/ /pɹəˈdust/

To yield, make or manufacture; to generate.

"The factory produced 1000 cars last week. "

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computers noun

/kəmˈpjuːtəs/ /kəmˈpjutɚs/

A person employed to perform computations; one who computes.

"Before electronic calculators, large organizations employed many computers who calculated numbers for tables and charts by hand. "

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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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programme noun

/ˈpɹəʊɡɹæm/ /ˈpɹoʊˌɡɹæm/

A set of structured activities.

"Our program for today’s exercise class includes swimming and jogging."

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designed verb

/dɪˈzaɪnd/

To plan and carry out (a picture, work of art, construction etc.).

"The students designed posters for the school fair. "

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lectures noun

/ˈlɛkt͡ʃəz/ /ˈlɛkt͡ʃɚz/

A spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to a group.

"During class today the professor delivered an interesting lecture."

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educational noun

/ˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃənəl/

A free (or low cost) trip for travel consultants, provided by a travel operator or airline as a means of promoting their service. A fam trip

"The travel agency offered an educational trip to the Caribbean for its consultants. "

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playback noun

/ˈpleɪbæk/

The replaying of something previously recorded, especially sound or moving images.

"The coach reviewed the video playback of the game to analyze the team's performance. "

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portable noun

/ˈpɔː(ɹ)təbl̩/ /ˈpɔɹtəbl̩/

A portable building used for temporary purposes, particularly:

"The construction crew set up a portable classroom for the summer school program. "