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romanize

/ˈroʊmənaɪz/ /ˈrɒmənaɪz/

Meanings
verb
To put letters or words written in another writing system into the Latin (Roman) alphabet.

Examples :

"The author romanizes Chinese names using the Wade–Giles system rather than the Pinyin system."
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Illustration romanized

romanized verb

/ˈroʊmənaɪzd/ /ˈrɒmənaɪzd/

To put letters or words written in another writing system into the Latin (Roman) alphabet.

"The author romanizes Chinese names using the Wade–Giles system rather than the Pinyin system."

Illustration conversion

conversion noun

/-ʒ(ə)n/ /kənˈvɝʒən/

The act of converting something or someone.

"His conversion to Christianity"

Illustration government

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. "

Illustration demonstrate

demonstrate verb

/ˈdɛmənstɹeɪt/

To show how to use (something).

"Can you demonstrate the new tools for us?"

Illustration capitalized

capitalized verb

/ˈkæpɪtəˌlaɪzd/ /ˈkæpɪtlˌaɪzd/

In writing or editing, to write (something: either an entire word or text, or just the initial letter(s) thereof) in capital letters, in upper case.

"In German, all nouns are capitalized."

Illustration territories

territories noun

/ˈtɛɹɪt(ə)ɹiz/ /ˈtɛɹɪˌtɔɹiz/

A large extent or tract of land; for example a region, country or district.

"The dogs divided the backyard into separate territories, each guarding their own space. "

Illustration architecture

architecture noun

/ˈɑː.kɪ.ˌtɛk.tʃə/ /ˈɑɹkɪtɛktʃɚ/

The art and science of designing and managing the construction of buildings and other structures, particularly if they are well proportioned and decorated.

"Architecture is the visual public expression of a culture’s achievements, values, and outlook. ― Max Roscoe, "How Your City Is Killing You With Ugliness""

Illustration character

character noun

/ˈkæɹəktə/ /ˈkæɹəktɚ/

A being involved in the action of a story.

"The main character in the school play was a brave student. "

Illustration influence

influence noun

/ˈɪn.flu.əns/

The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.

"I have absolutely no influence over him."

Illustration equivalents

equivalents noun

/ɪˈkwɪvələnts/ /ɪˈkwɪvələns/

Anything that is virtually equal to something else, or has the same value, force, etc.

"In cooking, you can often use margarine or vegetable oil as equivalents for butter. "

Illustration authority

authority noun

/ɔːˈθɒɹəti/ /əˈθɑɹəti/

The power to enforce rules or give orders.

"I have the authority to penalise the staff in my department, but not the authority to sack them."

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romanizes verb

/ˈroʊmənaɪzɪz/

To put letters or words written in another writing system into the Latin (Roman) alphabet.

"The author romanizes Chinese names using the Wade–Giles system rather than the Pinyin system."