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Analog
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Main Entry: an·a·log Pronunciation: 'a-n&l-"og, -"äg Function: adjective Date: 1948 1 : of, relating to, or being an analogue 2 a : of, relating to, or being a mechanism in which data is represented by continuously variable physical quantities b : of or relating to an analog computer c : being a timepiece having hour and minute hands
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Binary
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Entry: 1bi·na·ry Pronunciation: 'bI-n&-rE, -"ner-E Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural -ries Date: 15th century : something made of or based on two things or parts: as a : 'BINARY STAR' b : a binary number system
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Communication
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Main Entry: com·mu·ni·ca·tion Pronunciation: k&-"myü-n&-'kA-sh&n Function: noun Date: 14th century 1 : an act or instance of transmitting 2 a : information communicated b : a verbal or written message 3 a : a process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior <the function of pheromones in insect communication>; also : exchange of information b : personal rapport <a lack of communication between old and young persons> 4 plural a : a system (as of telephones) for communicating b : a system of routes for moving troops, supplies, and vehicles c : personnel engaged in communicating 5 plural but singular or plural in construction a : a technique for expressing ideas effectively (as in speech) b : the technology of the transmission of information (as by print or telecommunication) - com·mu·ni·ca·tion·al /-shn&l, -sh&-n&l/ adjective
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Distance
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Entry: 1dis·tance Pronunciation: 'dis-t&n(t)s Function: noun Date: 14th century 1 obsolete : DISCORD 2 a : separation in time b : the degree or amount of separation between two points, lines, surfaces, or objects c (1) : an extent of area or an advance along a route measured linearly (2) : an extent of space measured other than linearly <within walking distance> d : an extent of advance from a beginning e : EXPANSE f (1) : length of a race or contest <won at all distances> (2) : the full length (as of a prizefight or ball game) (3) : a long race <distance training> 3 : the quality or state of being distant: as a : spatial remoteness b : personal and especially emotional separation; also : RESERVE, COLDNESS c : DIFFERENCE, DISPARITY 4 : a distant point or region 5 a : AESTHETIC DISTANCE b : capacity to observe dispassionately - go the distance also last the distance : to complete a course of action
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Human
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Entry Word: human Function: adjective Text: of, relating to, or characteristic of mankind <problems of human relationships> Synonyms hominine, mortal Related Word anthropological, ethnologic, ethological; anthropoid, hominid, hominoid Contrasted Words angelic, divine, superhuman; animal, brute, subhuman
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MRI
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Entry: MRI magnetic resonance imaging
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Touch
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Main Entry: 1touch Pronunciation: 't&ch Function: verb Etymology: Middle English, from Old French tuchier, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin toccare to knock, strike a bell, touch, probably of imitative origin Date: 14th century transitive senses 1 : to bring a bodily part into contact with especially so as to perceive through the tactile sense : handle or feel gently usually with the intent to understand or appreciate <loved to touch the soft silk> 2 : to strike or push lightly especially with the hand or foot or an implement 3 : to lay hands upon (one afflicted with scrofula) with intent to heal 4 archaic a : to play on (a stringed instrument) b : to perform (a melody) by playing or singing 5 a : to take into the hands or mouth <never touches alcohol> b : to put hands upon in any way or degree <don't touch anything before the police come>; especially : to commit violence upon <swears he never touched the child> 6 : to deal with : become involved with <a sticky situation and I wouldn't touch it with a 10-foot pole>
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X-ray
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Entry: Xray Pronunciation: 'eks-"rA Date: 1943 -- a communications code word for the letter x |
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