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privacy

/ˈpɹaɪv.ə.sɪ/ /ˈpɹaɪ.və.si/

Meanings
noun
The state of being secluded from the presence, sight, or knowledge of others.

Examples :

"I need my privacy, so please stay out of my room."
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Illustration concentrate

concentrate noun

/ˈkɒn.sən.tɹeɪt/ /ˈkɑn.sən.tɹeɪt/

A substance that is in a condensed form.

"The coffee concentrate was strong, so a little went a long way. "

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knowledge noun

/ˈnɒlɪdʒ/ /ˈnɑlɪdʒ/

The fact of knowing about something; general understanding or familiarity with a subject, place, situation etc.

"My knowledge of history helped me understand the current political situation better. "

Illustration disturbance

disturbance noun

/dɪˈstɜːbn̩s/ /dɪˈstɝbn̩s/

The act of disturbing, being disturbed.

"The loud music from next door caused a significant disturbance during my study session. "

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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. "

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organization noun

/ˌɔɹɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔɹɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/

The quality of being organized.

"This painting shows little organization at first glance, but little by little the structure becomes clear."

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disclosure noun

/dɪsˈkləʊʒə(ɹ)/ /dɪsˈkloʊʒɚ/

The act of revealing something.

"The disclosure of the project's budget was met with surprise by the team. "

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surveillance noun

/səɹˈveɪ.ləns/

Close observation of an individual or group; person or persons under suspicion.

"The school implemented surveillance cameras in the parking lot to deter vandalism. "

Illustration transaction

transaction noun

/tɹænˈzækʃən/

The act of conducting or carrying out (business, negotiations, plans).

"The transaction was made on Friday with the supplier."

Illustration publicity

publicity noun

/pʌˈblɪsɪti/ /pjuˈblɪsɪti/

Advertising or other activity designed to rouse public interest in something.

"The school's new athletic program received a lot of publicity, leading to increased student interest. "

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participation noun

/pɑːrˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/ /pərˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

The act of participating, of taking part in something.

"The children's participation in the school play was enthusiastic. "

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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. "

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relationship noun

/ɹɪˈleɪʃ(ə)nʃɪp/ /ɹɪˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp/

Connection or association; the condition of being related.

"My teacher has a good relationship with all her students. "