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severance

/ˈsɛv.ɜː(ɹ)n̩s/

Meanings
noun
The act of severing or the state of being severed.

Examples :

"The severance of the old telephone line was necessary for the new fiber optic installation. "
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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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severing verb

/ˈsɛvɹ̩ɪŋ/

To cut free.

"After he graduated, he severed all links to his family."

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received verb

/ɹɪˈsiːvd/

To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.

"She received many presents for her birthday."

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employees noun

/ɪmˈplɔɪiːz/ /ˌemplɔɪˈiːz/

An individual who provides labor to a company or another person.

"One way to encourage your employees to work harder is by giving them incentives."

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downsized verb

/ˈdaʊnsaɪzd/

To reduce in size or number.

"Joe and Edna moved to a bungalow after deciding to downsize when the children had left home."

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telephone noun

/ˈtɛləfəʊn/ /ˈtɛləfoʊn/

A telecommunication device (originally mechanical, and now electronic) used for two-way talking with another person (now often shortened to phone).

"My grandmother uses the telephone to talk to her friends every week. "

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necessary noun

/ˈnɛsəsɹɪ/ /ˈnɛsəˌsɛɹi/

(usually with the definite article) A place to do the "necessary" business of urination and defecation: an outhouse or lavatory.

"The school's new addition includes a modern necessary. "

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company noun

/ˈkʌmp(ə)ni/ /ˈkʌmpəni/

A team; a group of people who work together professionally.

"The school's student council is a company of dedicated students who organize events. "

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severed verb

/ˈsɛvərd/ /ˈsɛvəd/

To cut free.

"After he graduated, he severed all links to his family."

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installation noun

[ɪnstəˈleɪʃən]

An act of installing.

"The installation of the new computer system took several hours. "

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separation noun

/sɛpəˈɹeɪʃən/

The act of disuniting two or more things, or the condition of being separated.

"The separation of the classroom into smaller groups for the lesson was efficient. "

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payment noun

/ˈpeɪmənt/

The act of paying.

"The payment for the new shoes was made with a credit card. "