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stereotype

/ˈstɛ.ɹi.əˌtaɪp/

Meanings
noun
A conventional, formulaic, and often oversimplified or exaggerated conception, opinion, or image of (a person).

Examples :

"The teacher's stereotype of students from that neighborhood was that they were all lazy. "
culture media mind human character person attitude group society

Related Words

Illustration conventional

conventional noun

/kənˈvɛnʃənl/

A conventional gilt-edged security, a kind of bond paying the holder a fixed cash payment (or coupon) every six months until maturity, at which point the holder receives the final payment and the return of the principal.

"The school district issued a conventional to fund the new gymnasium. "

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exaggerated verb

/ɛɡ-/

To overstate, to describe more than is fact.

"My brother exaggerated how difficult the math test was, saying it would take him hours to complete, when in reality he finished it in just 30 minutes. "

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neighborhood noun

/ˈneɪbə.hʊd/ /ˈneɪbɚˌhʊd/

The quality of being a neighbor, of living nearby, next to each-other; proximity.

"Our neighborhood was our only reason to exchange hollow greetings."

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stereotyped verb

/ˈsteriəˌtaɪpt/ /ˈstɪəriəˌtaɪpt/

To make a stereotype of someone or something, or characterize someone by a stereotype.

"The teacher sometimes stereotyped students by their clothes, assuming that those wearing expensive brands were richer and more intelligent. "

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extensibility noun

/ɪkˌstɛnsəˈbɪləti/ /ˌɛkstɛnsəˈbɪləti/

The capability of being extended

"The software's extensibility allows developers to add new features and adapt it to different needs. "

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oversimplified adjective

/ˌoʊvərˈsɪmplɪfaɪd/ /ˌoʊvɚˈsɪmplɪfaɪd/

Having been simplified to the point where important information is not conveyed.

""The teacher said my summary of the book was oversimplified because it left out the main character's motivation." "

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newsletter noun

/ˈnjuːzˌlɛtə/ /ˈn(j)uzˌlɛtɚ/

A periodically sent publication containing current events or the like, generally on a particular topic or geared toward a limited audience.

"The school sent out a weekly newsletter about upcoming events and important announcements. "

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characterize verb

/ˈkæɹəktəɹaɪz/

To depict someone or something a particular way (often negative).

"The teacher characterized the student as disruptive in class. "

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conception noun

/kənˈsɛpʃən/

The act of conceiving.

"The conception of the new project took several brainstorming sessions. "

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conforming verb

/kənˈfɔrmɪŋ/ /kəmˈfɔrmɪŋ/

(of persons, often followed by to) To act in accordance with expectations; to behave in the manner of others, especially as a result of social pressure.

"She started conforming to her friends' fashion choices to fit in at the new school. "

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underestimate noun

/ʌndɚˈɛs.tɨ.meɪt/

An estimate that is too low.

"The underestimate of the project's cost led to a shortfall in the budget. "

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specializations noun

/ˌspɛʃəlaɪˈzeɪʃənz/ /ˌspɛʃələˈzeɪʃənz/

The act or process of specializing.

"The university offers a variety of specializations, such as computer science, biology, and business, allowing students to focus on their chosen fields. "