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quantum

[ˈkwɑɾ̃əm] /ˈkwɒntəm/ /ˈkwɑntəm/

Meanings
noun
The total amount of something; quantity.

Examples :

"The student received a small quantum of extra credit for participating in class. "
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Related Words

Illustration milliseconds

milliseconds noun

/ˈmɪlɪˌsekəndz/ /ˈmɪlɪˌsekənz/

One one-thousandth of a second. Symbol: ms.

"The computer processed the information in just a few milliseconds. "

Illustration significant

significant noun

/sɪɡˈnɪ.fɪ.kənt/

That which has significance; a sign; a token; a symbol.

"The teacher's smile was a significant of approval for my hard work. "

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phenomenon noun

/fɪˈnɒmənɒn/ /fɪˈnɑmənɑn/

A thing or being, event or process, perceptible through senses; or a fact or occurrence thereof.

"The sudden increase in student absences is a noticeable phenomenon. "

Illustration participating

participating verb

/pɑrˈtɪsɪˌpeɪtɪŋ/ /pərˈtɪsɪˌpeɪtɪŋ/

To join in, to take part, to involve oneself (in something).

""My sister is participating in the school play this year." "

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explaining verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/ /ɛkˈspleɪnɪŋ/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

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intermediate noun

/ɪntə(ɹ)ˈmidi.ət/ /ˌɪntɚˈmidi.ət/

Anything in an intermediate position.

"The intermediate level of Spanish class is a good fit for students who already know some basic vocabulary. "

Illustration environment

environment noun

/-mɪnt/

The surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item of interest.

"The noisy environment of the school cafeteria made it difficult to concentrate on my homework. "

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indivisible noun

/ˌɪndɪˈvɪzɪbəl/

That which cannot be divided or split.

"National unity is an indivisible concept; it cannot be separated into smaller parts. "

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elaborating verb

/ɪˈlæbəˌreɪtɪŋ/ /iˈlæbəˌreɪtɪŋ/

To develop in detail or complexity

"The teacher asked Sarah to stop simply listing facts and start elaborating on the historical context. "

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sentencing verb

/ˈsɛntənsɪŋ/ /ˈsɛntənsɪŋ/

To declare a sentence on a convicted person; to doom; to condemn to punishment.

"The judge sentenced the embezzler to ten years in prison, along with a hefty fine."

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suspension noun

/səˈspɛnʃən/

The act of suspending, or the state of being suspended.

"suspension from a hook"

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quantifiable noun

/ˈkwɒntɪfaɪəbl/ /ˈkwɑːntɪfaɪəbl/

Something that can be quantified; a measurable.

"The company values employee contributions, but only rewards those with clear, quantifiable achievements, like increased sales figures. "