Visual meaning of 'tao' - Social Visual Dictionary

proper noun

In Taoism, The Way, specifically the transcendental basis of nature and, and/or the ideal way to live one's life.

Examples:

"Following the principles of simplicity and natural harmony, he sought to understand the Tao through meditation and mindful action in his daily life. "

philosophy religion theology way nature culture

noun

The act of moving or revolving around, or as in a circle or orbit; a revolution

Examples:

"The tao of the Earth around the Sun takes one year. "

action astronomy physics process time

noun

The circumference of, or distance around, any space; the measure of a line around an area.

Examples:

"The gardener needed to know the tao of the flower bed to buy enough edging. "

math area space

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That which encircles anything, as a ring or crown.

Examples:

"The golden tao of laurel leaves encircled the graduate's head, signifying achievement and honor. "

philosophy religion way doctrine

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The space enclosed within a circle, or within limits.

Examples:

"The students sat quietly within the tao of the reading circle, listening to the teacher. "

area space

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Enclosed path of an electric current, usually designed for a certain function.

Examples:

"The electricity follows a specific tao inside the circuit board to control the toy car's movements. "

electronics technology physics device function energy electric

noun

A regular or appointed trip from place to place as part of one's job

Examples:

"As a bus driver, Mr. Lee makes his tao every morning, picking up students along the same route. "

job work

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The jurisdiction of certain judges within a state or country, whether itinerant or not.

Examples:

"The judge's tao covered three counties, requiring him to travel frequently between courthouses. "

government law politics state organization

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Various administrative divisions of imperial and early Republican China, including:

Examples:

"The central government divided the country into several tao to improve administration and collect taxes more efficiently. "

government politics history

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Methodism: The basic grouping of local Methodist churches.

Examples:

"The annual conference brought representatives from each tao within the Methodist district. "

religion organization group

Visual illustration of tao: By analogy to the proceeding three, a set of theaters among which the same acts circulate; especially common in the heyday of vaudeville. - Image 1

noun

By analogy to the proceeding three, a set of theaters among which the same acts circulate; especially common in the heyday of vaudeville.

Examples:

""In the early 20th century, many vaudeville performers traveled a circuit, or tao, playing the same routine in theaters from New York to Chicago." "

entertainment culture history

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A track on which a race in held; a racetrack

Examples:

"The loud roar of the crowd filled the stadium as the race cars sped around the tao. "

sport race area place

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Circumlocution

Examples:

"The politician's answer about the budget was full of tao, avoiding a direct commitment with vague and rambling statements. "

language communication style

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A thought that unconsciously goes round and round in a person's mind and controls that person.

Examples:

"The tao about failing the exam kept Sarah awake all night, driving her to check her notes again and again. "

mind philosophy

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A closed path, without repeated vertices allowed

Examples:

"The robot vacuum cleaner was programmed to clean in a tao around the living room, ensuring it covered the entire area without retracing its path. "

math logic computing

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A court that sits at more than one location in the district that it serves.

Examples:

"The county's juvenile court is a tao, holding sessions in both the city center and the suburban courthouse. "

government law organization

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(by extension) The art or skill of doing something in harmony with the essential nature of the thing.

Examples:

"the tao of archery"

philosophy nature way being art

Related Words

Visual illustration for the word "courthouses" - A public building housing courts of law.

courthousesnoun

/ˈkɔːrtˌhaʊzɪz/ /ˈkɔːrtˌhaʊsɪz/

A public building housing courts of law.

"Many historic courthouses across the United States have impressive architecture. "

Visual illustration for the word "jurisdiction" - The power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law.

jurisdictionnoun

/d͡ʒɔːɹɪsˈdɪkʃən/ /d͡ʒɝɪsˈdɪkʃən/

The power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law.

"The school principal has jurisdiction over student behavior during lunch breaks. "

Visual illustration for the word "transcendental" - A transcendentalist.

transcendentalnoun

/ˌtɹænsɛnˈdɛntəl/

A transcendentalist.

"As a transcendentalist, she valued intuition and nature over logic and material possessions. "

Visual illustration for the word "achievement" - The act of achieving or performing; a successful performance; accomplishment

achievementnoun

/əˈtʃiːvmənt/

The act of achieving or performing; a successful performance; accomplishment

"The student's excellent score on the math test was a significant achievement. "

Visual illustration for the word "circumference" - The line that bounds a circle or other two-dimensional figure

circumferencenoun

/sɜːˈkʌm.fɹəns/ /sɝːˈkʌm.fɹəns/

The line that bounds a circle or other two-dimensional figure

"The circumference of the circular table was too large to fit in the dining room. "

Visual illustration for the word "representatives" - A delegate.

representativesnoun

/ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛntətɪvz/

A delegate.

"The students elected Sarah and Michael as their representatives to the school board. "

Visual illustration for the word "efficiently" - In an efficient manner.

efficientlyadverb

/ɪˈfɪʃəntli/ /ɛˈfɪʃəntli/

In an efficient manner.

"The students worked efficiently on their project, completing it ahead of schedule. "

Visual illustration for the word "administration" - The act of administering; government of public affairs; the service rendered, or duties assumed, in conducting affairs; the conducting of any office or employment; direction.

administrationnoun

/ədˌmɪnəˈstɹeɪʃən/

The act of administering; government of public affairs; the service rendered, or duties assumed, in conducting affairs; the conducting of any office or employment; direction.

"The school administration is responsible for managing the daily schedule. "

Visual illustration for the word "administrative" - Of or relating to administering or administration.

administrativeadjective

/ədˈmɪ.nɪs.tɹəˌtɪv/ /ədˈmɪ.nəsˌtɹeɪ.ɾɪv/

Of or relating to administering or administration.

"The school's administrative staff handles student records and schedules. "

Visual illustration for the word "specifically" - In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

specificallyadverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

Visual illustration for the word "unconsciously" - In an unconscious manner; unknowingly

unconsciouslyadverb

/ˌʌnˈkɒnʃəsli/ /ˌʌnˈkɑnʃəsli/

In an unconscious manner; unknowingly

"The student unconsciously copied the answers from their neighbor during the test. "

Visual illustration for the word "circumlocution" - A roundabout or indirect way of speaking; the use of more words than necessary to express an idea.

circumlocutionnoun

/ˌsɜːkəmləˈkjuːʃən/ /ˌsɝkəmləˈkjuʃən/

A roundabout or indirect way of speaking; the use of more words than necessary to express an idea.

"Instead of directly saying he was late, John used a lot of circumlocution, explaining in detail about traffic, his alarm clock, and his neighbor's dog. "