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rectifier

/ˈrɛktɪfaɪər/ /ˈrɛktəˌfaɪər/

Meanings
noun
Something that rectifies.

Examples :

"The rectifier in the phone charger converts AC electricity from the wall outlet into DC electricity to charge the phone. "
electronics technology device machine utility electric

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Illustration navigation

navigation noun

/nævɪˈɡeɪʃən/

The theory, practice and technology of charting a course for a ship, aircraft or spaceship or (colloquially) road vehicle.

"The navigation app on my phone helped me find the quickest route to my grandmother's house. "

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration effectively

effectively adverb

/ɪˈfɛktɪvli/ /əˈfɛktɪvli/

In an efficient or effective manner; with powerful effect.

"The teacher effectively explained the complex math problem, making it easier for the students to understand. "

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alternating verb

/ˈɔltərˌneɪtɪŋ/ /ˈæltərˌneɪtɪŋ/

To perform by turns, or in succession; to cause to succeed by turns; to interchange regularly.

"The children alternated reading aloud from their books in class. "

Illustration instrument

instrument noun

/ˈɪnstɹəmənt/

A device used to produce music.

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

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

Illustration artificial

artificial adjective

/ɑː(ɹ)təˈfɪʃəl/

Man-made; of artifice.

"The flowers were artificial, and he thought them rather tacky."

Illustration rectifying

rectifying verb

/ˈrɛktɪfaɪɪŋ/ /ˈrɛktəˌfaɪɪŋ/

To heal (an organ or part of the body).

"The doctor prescribed medication to help the body start rectifying the damaged tissue in the knee. "

Illustration activation

activation noun

/æktɪˈveɪʃən/

Making active and effective; bringing into a state of activity.

"The activation of my new phone required entering a special code. "

Illustration electricity

electricity noun

/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ /iˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/

Originally, a property of amber and certain other nonconducting substances to attract lightweight material when rubbed, or the cause of this property; now understood to be a phenomenon caused by the distribution and movement of charged subatomic particles and their interaction with the electromagnetic field.

"The electricity bill was unusually high this month, likely due to the many electronics running in the house. "

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determining verb

/dɪˈtɜːrmɪnɪŋ/ /dɪˈtɝːmɪnɪŋ/

To set the boundaries or limits of.

"The fence is determining the boundary between our yard and our neighbor's. "

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variations noun

/ˌvɛəɹɪˈeɪʃənz/ /ˌvɛɹɪˈeɪʃənz/

The act of varying; a partial change in the form, position, state, or qualities of a thing.

"The recipe for cookies allows for variations, like adding chocolate chips or nuts. "