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act
noun
something
that
someone
does
•
Saving
the
puppy
was
a
brave
act
of
kindness
.
Saving
the
puppy
was
a
brave
act
of
kindness
.
•
One
small
act
can
change
someone
’
s
day
.
One
small
act
can
change
someone
’
s
day
.
verb
-
act
,
acting
,
acts
,
acted
to
do
something
,
especially
in
order
to
deal
with
a
situation
•
If
you
smell
gas
in
the
kitchen
,
act
immediately
and
open
the
windows
.
If
you
smell
gas
in
the
kitchen
,
act
immediately
and
open
the
windows
.
•
The
coach
told
the
players
to
act
like
champions
,
even
off
the
field
.
The
coach
told
the
players
to
act
like
champions
,
even
off
the
field
.
From
Latin
actus
“
a
doing
,
action
”,
past
participle
of
agere
“
to
do
,
drive
”.
noun
something
that
someone
does
,
especially
a
single
deed
or
action
•
Helping
the
elderly
neighbor
was
a
kind
act
.
Helping
the
elderly
neighbor
was
a
kind
act
.
•
Vandalism
is
an
act
of
disrespect
toward
the
community
.
Vandalism
is
an
act
of
disrespect
toward
the
community
.
From
Latin
actus
“
doing
,
action
”.
verb
-
act
,
acting
,
acts
,
acted
to
do
something
in
order
to
achieve
a
result
or
solve
a
problem
•
When
the
kitchen
caught
fire
,
Jason
decided
to
act
at
once
and
grabbed
the
extinguisher
.
When
the
kitchen
caught
fire
,
Jason
decided
to
act
at
once
and
grabbed
the
extinguisher
.
•
Governments
must
act
quickly
to
protect
endangered
animals
.
Governments
must
act
quickly
to
protect
endangered
animals
.
verb
-
act
,
acting
,
acts
,
acted
to
perform
a
role
in
a
play
,
film
,
or
television
show
•
Emma
loves
to
act
in
school
plays
and
wear
different
costumes
.
Emma
loves
to
act
in
school
plays
and
wear
different
costumes
.
•
He
dreams
of
moving
to
Hollywood
to
act
in
big
movies
.
He
dreams
of
moving
to
Hollywood
to
act
in
big
movies
.
verb
-
act
,
acting
,
acts
,
acted
to
behave
or
conduct
yourself
in
a
particular
way
•
Please
act
politely
when
our
guests
arrive
.
Please
act
politely
when
our
guests
arrive
.
•
He
acted
like
he
didn
’
t
hear
the
question
.
He
acted
like
he
didn
’
t
hear
the
question
.
noun
one
of
the
main
parts
into
which
a
play
,
opera
,
or
ballet
is
divided
•
After
the
first
act
,
the
audience
went
to
the
lobby
for
refreshments
.
After
the
first
act
,
the
audience
went
to
the
lobby
for
refreshments
.
•
The
tragedy
has
five
acts
in
total
.
The
tragedy
has
five
acts
in
total
.
noun
behaviour
that
is
not
genuine
but
meant
to
deceive
or
impress
•
Don
’
t
believe
his
tears
;
it
’
s
just
an
act
.
Don
’
t
believe
his
tears
;
it
’
s
just
an
act
.
•
She
put
on
an
act
of
bravery
,
but
inside
she
was
scared
.
She
put
on
an
act
of
bravery
,
but
inside
she
was
scared
.
verb
-
act
,
acting
,
acts
,
acted
to
perform
as
an
actor
in
a
play
,
film
,
or
television
show
•
She
loves
to
act
on
stage
and
dreams
of
Broadway
.
She
loves
to
act
on
stage
and
dreams
of
Broadway
.
•
Many
famous
musicians
also
act
in
movies
nowadays
.
Many
famous
musicians
also
act
in
movies
nowadays
.
Same
origin
as
general
verb
sense
,
later
specialized
to
theatrical
performance
in
the
14th
century
.
noun
one
of
the
main
parts
into
which
a
play
,
opera
,
or
other
performance
is
divided
•
The
first
act
ends
with
a
dramatic
sword
fight
.
The
first
act
ends
with
a
dramatic
sword
fight
.
•
There
will
be
a
short
break
between
act
two
and
act
three
.
There
will
be
a
short
break
between
act
two
and
act
three
.
The
use
for
divisions
of
a
play
dates
to
the
late
16th
century
.
noun
a
written
law
made
by
a
parliament
or
congress
•
Parliament
passed
an
Act
to
protect
clean
water
.
Parliament
passed
an
Act
to
protect
clean
water
.
•
The
new
act
will
come
into
force
next
year
.
The
new
act
will
come
into
force
next
year
.
actually
adverb
used
to
say
that
something
is
true
or
real
,
especially
when
the
truth
is
surprising
or
different
from
what
someone
thought
before
•
The
movie
was
actually
better
than
I
expected
.
The
movie
was
actually
better
than
I
expected
.
•
She
looks
young
,
but
she
is
actually
over
forty
.
She
looks
young
,
but
she
is
actually
over
forty
.
From
Middle
English
‘
actual
+
-ly
’,
ultimately
from
Latin
‘
actuālis
’
meaning
‘
active
,
practical
’.
adverb
used
at
the
beginning
or
end
of
a
statement
to
politely
correct
,
contradict
,
or
add
new
information
•
Actually
,
the
meeting
starts
at
nine
,
not
ten
.
Actually
,
the
meeting
starts
at
nine
,
not
ten
.
•
Thanks
,
but
I
’
ve
actually
already
eaten
.
Thanks
,
but
I
’
ve
actually
already
eaten
.
Same
origin
as
the
primary
sense
,
with
discourse-marker
use
developing
in
the
late
19th
century
.
action
noun
the
process
of
doing
something
rather
than
just
thinking
or
talking
about
it
•
We
need
less
talk
and
more
action
if
we
want
to
finish
on
time
.
We
need
less
talk
and
more
action
if
we
want
to
finish
on
time
.
•
Watching
the
puppies
tumble
over
each
other
was
nonstop
action
.
Watching
the
puppies
tumble
over
each
other
was
nonstop
action
.
From
Latin
actiō
meaning
"
a
doing
,
performing
".
activity
noun
-
activity
,
activities
something
that
people
do
for
enjoyment
,
learning
,
or
a
particular
purpose
•
The
children
chose
painting
as
their
favorite
activity
at
camp
.
The
children
chose
painting
as
their
favorite
activity
at
camp
.
•
On
rainy
days
,
reading
stories
together
is
a
relaxing
activity
for
our
family
.
On
rainy
days
,
reading
stories
together
is
a
relaxing
activity
for
our
family
.
noun
-
activity
,
activities
a
state
of
busy
movement
or
many
things
happening
•
There
was
a
lot
of
activity
in
the
market
as
vendors
set
up
their
stalls
.
There
was
a
lot
of
activity
in
the
market
as
vendors
set
up
their
stalls
.
•
Police
officers
noticed
unusual
activity
outside
the
bank
late
at
night
.
Police
officers
noticed
unusual
activity
outside
the
bank
late
at
night
.
noun
-
activity
,
activities
actions
of
a
particular
kind
,
often
described
by
an
adjective
such
as
criminal
,
political
,
or
business
•
The
police
increased
patrols
to
stop
gang
activity
in
the
area
.
The
police
increased
patrols
to
stop
gang
activity
in
the
area
.
•
Fund-raising
activity
will
continue
until
the
charity
meets
its
goal
.
Fund-raising
activity
will
continue
until
the
charity
meets
its
goal
.
noun
-
activity
,
activities
the
natural
work
or
functioning
inside
something
,
such
as
a
volcano
,
the
brain
,
or
the
sun
•
Scientists
monitor
volcanic
activity
to
predict
eruptions
.
Scientists
monitor
volcanic
activity
to
predict
eruptions
.
•
The
scan
showed
increased
brain
activity
when
the
subject
solved
the
puzzle
.
The
scan
showed
increased
brain
activity
when
the
subject
solved
the
puzzle
.
actual
adjective
existing
in
fact
;
real
and
not
imagined
,
guessed
,
or
theoretical
.
•
Many
people
love
stories
about
dragons
,
but
no
one
has
ever
seen
an
actual
dragon
.
Many
people
love
stories
about
dragons
,
but
no
one
has
ever
seen
an
actual
dragon
.
•
The
film
is
based
on
an
actual
event
that
happened
in
1969
.
The
film
is
based
on
an
actual
event
that
happened
in
1969
.
From
Middle
English
‘
actuel
’,
from
Old
French
,
from
Late
Latin
‘
actualis
’ (“
active
,
practical
”),
from
Latin
‘
actus
’ (“
a
doing
,
act
”).
adjective
used
to
emphasize
the
precise
person
or
thing
you
are
referring
to
,
often
showing
surprise
or
importance
.
•
I
was
amazed
to
meet
the
actual
inventor
of
the
device
.
I
was
amazed
to
meet
the
actual
inventor
of
the
device
.
•
This
isn
’
t
practice
—
this
is
the
actual
game
!
This
isn
’
t
practice
—
this
is
the
actual
game
!
Same
origin
as
the
primary
sense
,
with
the
emphatic
use
appearing
in
English
from
the
18th
century
.
active
adjective
full
of
energy
and
regularly
doing
physical
or
mental
activities
,
rather
than
staying
still
or
passive
•
Even
at
seventy
,
Maria
stays
active
by
walking
five
kilometers
every
morning
.
Even
at
seventy
,
Maria
stays
active
by
walking
five
kilometers
every
morning
.
•
The
club
encourages
children
to
be
active
instead
of
playing
video
games
all
day
.
The
club
encourages
children
to
be
active
instead
of
playing
video
games
all
day
.
From
Latin
activus
,
meaning
“
doing
,
moving
,
energetic
.”
adjective
working
,
operating
,
or
happening
now
rather
than
stopped
or
finished
•
The
volcano
has
been
active
for
the
past
three
days
,
spewing
ash
into
the
sky
.
The
volcano
has
been
active
for
the
past
three
days
,
spewing
ash
into
the
sky
.
•
I
have
two
credit
cards
,
but
only
one
of
them
is
active
.
I
have
two
credit
cards
,
but
only
one
of
them
is
active
.
noun
-
active
the
grammatical
voice
in
which
the
subject
does
the
action
expressed
by
the
verb
•
In
the
sentence
“
The
cat
chased
the
mouse
,”
the
verb
is
in
the
active
.
In
the
sentence
“
The
cat
chased
the
mouse
,”
the
verb
is
in
the
active
.
•
Teachers
often
tell
students
to
change
passive
sentences
into
the
active
.
Teachers
often
tell
students
to
change
passive
sentences
into
the
active
.
actor
noun
a
person
whose
job
is
to
pretend
to
be
a
character
in
a
play
,
film
,
or
television
show
•
The
actor
bowed
to
the
audience
after
the
play
ended
.
The
actor
bowed
to
the
audience
after
the
play
ended
.
•
My
sister
wants
to
become
an
actor
when
she
grows
up
.
My
sister
wants
to
become
an
actor
when
she
grows
up
.
From
Latin
"
actor
"
meaning
“
doer
,
performer
”,
from
"
agere
" “
to
do
,
drive
”.
noun
someone
or
something
that
takes
part
in
a
particular
situation
or
activity
and
influences
what
happens
•
Local
businesses
are
important
actors
in
the
town
’
s
economy
.
Local
businesses
are
important
actors
in
the
town
’
s
economy
.
•
Several
political
actors
met
to
discuss
the
new
law
.
Several
political
actors
met
to
discuss
the
new
law
.
noun
in
computing
,
an
independent
unit
of
code
that
receives
messages
and
performs
actions
,
used
in
the
actor
model
of
concurrency
•
Each
actor
in
the
system
processes
messages
independently
.
Each
actor
in
the
system
processes
messages
independently
.
•
The
developer
modeled
the
chat
server
as
a
group
of
communicating
actors
.
The
developer
modeled
the
chat
server
as
a
group
of
communicating
actors
.
activist
noun
a
person
who
actively
works
to
bring
about
political
or
social
change
•
The
activist
organized
a
peaceful
march
through
the
city
center
.
The
activist
organized
a
peaceful
march
through
the
city
center
.
•
A
group
of
environmental
activists
planted
trees
along
the
riverbank
.
A
group
of
environmental
activists
planted
trees
along
the
riverbank
.
From
active
+
-ist
,
first
recorded
in
the
late
19th
century
to
describe
people
engaged
in
political
action
.
adjective
relating
to
or
promoting
active
effort
to
create
political
or
social
change
•
They
formed
an
activist
committee
to
campaign
for
safer
streets
.
They
formed
an
activist
committee
to
campaign
for
safer
streets
.
•
The
authors
took
an
activist
approach
in
their
book
,
urging
readers
to
recycle
.
The
authors
took
an
activist
approach
in
their
book
,
urging
readers
to
recycle
.
Extension
of
the
noun
sense
;
used
attributively
since
the
mid-20th
century
.
actress
noun
-
actress
,
actresses
a
woman
or
girl
who
acts
in
plays
,
films
,
television
shows
,
or
other
dramatic
productions
•
The
young
actress
won
an
award
for
her
first
movie
role
.
The
young
actress
won
an
award
for
her
first
movie
role
.
•
After
years
on
stage
,
the
seasoned
actress
finally
appeared
on
national
television
.
After
years
on
stage
,
the
seasoned
actress
finally
appeared
on
national
television
.
formed
from
actor
+
the
feminine
suffix
-ess
in
the
late
17th
century
to
specify
a
female
performer
fact
noun
something
that
is
known
or
proven
to
be
true
•
It
is
a
well-known
fact
that
water
boils
at
100
°C
at
sea
level
.
It
is
a
well-known
fact
that
water
boils
at
100
°C
at
sea
level
.
•
The
museum
guide
stated
the
historical
fact
that
the
castle
was
built
in
the
12th
century
.
The
museum
guide
stated
the
historical
fact
that
the
castle
was
built
in
the
12th
century
.
From
Latin
factum
“
a
thing
done
,”
from
facere
“
to
do
,
make
.”
The
sense
shifted
in
English
from
“
deed
”
to
“
something
known
to
be
true
”
in
the
16th–17th
centuries
.
noun
a
piece
of
accurate
information
or
detail
about
something
•
The
reporter
gathered
all
the
facts
before
publishing
the
story
.
The
reporter
gathered
all
the
facts
before
publishing
the
story
.
•
Know
the
facts
about
healthy
eating
before
starting
a
diet
.
Know
the
facts
about
healthy
eating
before
starting
a
diet
.
Same
historical
root
as
the
main
sense
,
from
Latin
factum
;
plural
use
for
collections
of
information
became
common
in
the
19th
century
.
practice
noun
repeated
activity
or
exercise
done
to
improve
a
skill
•
Maya
spends
an
hour
in
practice
every
evening
to
improve
her
violin
skills
.
Maya
spends
an
hour
in
practice
every
evening
to
improve
her
violin
skills
.
•
Regular
practice
helped
him
learn
English
faster
.
Regular
practice
helped
him
learn
English
faster
.
From
Old
French
‘
practique
’,
from
Latin
‘
prāctica
’
meaning
‘
practical
application
’,
ultimately
from
Greek
‘
praktikos
’ (‘
fit
for
action
’).
verb
-
practice
,
practicing
,
practices
,
practiced
to
do
an
activity
again
and
again
so
that
you
become
better
at
it
•
Before
the
recital
,
he
needs
to
practice
the
piano
.
Before
the
recital
,
he
needs
to
practice
the
piano
.
•
The
basketball
team
will
practice
for
two
hours
after
school
.
The
basketball
team
will
practice
for
two
hours
after
school
.
noun
a
business
or
workplace
where
a
professional
such
as
a
doctor
,
lawyer
,
or
accountant
serves
clients
•
Dr
.
Lee
opened
a
medical
practice
in
the
city
center
.
Dr
.
Lee
opened
a
medical
practice
in
the
city
center
.
•
After
five
years
at
a
big
firm
,
she
started
her
own
law
practice
.
After
five
years
at
a
big
firm
,
she
started
her
own
law
practice
.
noun
a
usual
or
accepted
way
of
doing
something
;
a
habit
or
custom
•
It
is
common
practice
to
greet
guests
with
a
smile
.
It
is
common
practice
to
greet
guests
with
a
smile
.
•
Leaving
shoes
at
the
door
is
a
practice
in
many
homes
.
Leaving
shoes
at
the
door
is
a
practice
in
many
homes
.
character
noun
a
person
,
animal
,
or
other
figure
that
appears
in
a
story
,
play
,
film
,
comic
,
or
game
•
Harry
Potter
is
the
main
character
in
the
famous
book
series
.
Harry
Potter
is
the
main
character
in
the
famous
book
series
.
•
The
video
game
lets
you
create
your
own
character
and
choose
their
skills
.
The
video
game
lets
you
create
your
own
character
and
choose
their
skills
.
Middle
English
:
from
Old
French
caractere
,
via
Latin
from
Greek
kharaktēr
‘
engraved
mark
,
symbol
,
imprint
on
the
soul
’.
factor
noun
something
that
has
an
influence
on
or
causes
a
particular
result
•
Bad
weather
was
a
major
factor
in
the
delay
of
their
flight
.
Bad
weather
was
a
major
factor
in
the
delay
of
their
flight
.
•
Price
is
the
biggest
factor
for
many
students
buying
a
laptop
.
Price
is
the
biggest
factor
for
many
students
buying
a
laptop
.
noun
a
whole
number
that
divides
another
number
exactly
•
Three
is
a
factor
of
twelve
.
Three
is
a
factor
of
twelve
.
•
The
students
listed
every
factor
of
36
on
the
board
.
The
students
listed
every
factor
of
36
on
the
board
.
verb
-
factor
,
factoring
,
factors
,
factored
to
include
something
when
making
a
calculation
or
decision
,
usually
with
“
in
”
or
“
into
”
•
We
must
factor
shipping
costs
into
the
budget
.
We
must
factor
shipping
costs
into
the
budget
.
•
Did
you
factor
the
traffic
into
your
travel
plan
?
Did
you
factor
the
traffic
into
your
travel
plan
?
verb
-
factor
,
factoring
,
factors
,
factored
to
resolve
a
number
or
algebraic
expression
into
its
factors
•
Please
factor
the
quadratic
equation
on
the
board
.
Please
factor
the
quadratic
equation
on
the
board
.
•
They
quickly
factored
45
into
5
and
9
.
They
quickly
factored
45
into
5
and
9
.
noun
a
substance
such
as
a
gene
or
protein
that
produces
a
particular
biological
effect
•
Insulin
is
a
crucial
factor
in
regulating
blood
sugar
.
Insulin
is
a
crucial
factor
in
regulating
blood
sugar
.
•
The
researcher
studied
a
growth
factor
that
makes
cells
divide
faster
.
The
researcher
studied
a
growth
factor
that
makes
cells
divide
faster
.
noun
a
business
agent
or
company
that
buys
another
firm's
invoices
and
collects
the
payments
•
The
company
sold
its
invoices
to
a
factor
to
get
cash
quickly
.
The
company
sold
its
invoices
to
a
factor
to
get
cash
quickly
.
•
A
factor
charges
a
fee
before
advancing
money
to
the
supplier
.
A
factor
charges
a
fee
before
advancing
money
to
the
supplier
.
exactly
adverb
in
a
way
that
is
completely
correct
and
precise
,
with
nothing
extra
or
missing
•
The
twins
look
exactly
alike
,
so
it's
hard
to
tell
them
apart
.
The
twins
look
exactly
alike
,
so
it's
hard
to
tell
them
apart
.
•
Please
arrive
at
the
station
at
exactly
9
:
00
a
.
m
.
Please
arrive
at
the
station
at
exactly
9
:
00
a
.
m
.
From
Middle
English
exact
(
precise
)
+
-ly
,
after
Latin
exāctē
‘
accurately
’.
interjection
used
to
show
strong
agreement
with
what
someone
has
just
said
•
“
So
we
need
to
save
more
money
before
traveling
.” “
Exactly
!”
“
So
we
need
to
save
more
money
before
traveling
.” “
Exactly
!”
•
“
That
’
s
the
point
I
was
trying
to
make
.” “
Exactly
!”
“
That
’
s
the
point
I
was
trying
to
make
.” “
Exactly
!”
Interjection
use
recorded
since
the
early
20th
century
,
extending
the
adverb
to
a
stand-alone
agreement
word
.
impact
noun
the
powerful
effect
or
influence
that
something
has
on
someone
or
something
•
Social
media
has
a
huge
impact
on
how
teenagers
see
the
world
.
Social
media
has
a
huge
impact
on
how
teenagers
see
the
world
.
•
The
new
law
will
create
a
positive
impact
for
small
businesses
.
The
new
law
will
create
a
positive
impact
for
small
businesses
.
noun
the
force
of
one
object
hitting
another
•
The
car's
airbag
softened
the
impact
of
the
crash
.
The
car's
airbag
softened
the
impact
of
the
crash
.
•
When
the
meteor
hit
the
desert
,
the
impact
created
a
deep
crater
.
When
the
meteor
hit
the
desert
,
the
impact
created
a
deep
crater
.
verb
to
have
a
strong
effect
on
someone
or
something
•
Rising
prices
impact
families
on
a
tight
budget
.
Rising
prices
impact
families
on
a
tight
budget
.
•
The
decision
will
impact
the
future
of
the
company
.
The
decision
will
impact
the
future
of
the
company
.
verb
to
hit
something
with
force
•
A
falling
branch
impacted
the
roof
during
the
storm
.
A
falling
branch
impacted
the
roof
during
the
storm
.
•
The
asteroid
will
impact
Earth
in
a
distant
future
scenario
.
The
asteroid
will
impact
Earth
in
a
distant
future
scenario
.
Act
noun
a
formal
written
law
made
by
a
parliament
or
other
legislature
•
The
Freedom
of
Information
Act
allows
citizens
to
request
government
records
.
The
Freedom
of
Information
Act
allows
citizens
to
request
government
records
.
•
Parliament
passed
a
new
Act
to
protect
endangered
species
.
Parliament
passed
a
new
Act
to
protect
endangered
species
.
Sense
developed
in
15th-century
English
law
to
mean
an
official
deed
of
parliament
.
contract
noun
a
written
or
spoken
agreement
that
is
legally
binding
and
states
what
each
side
must
do
•
The
builder
asked
us
to
read
the
contract
carefully
before
signing
.
The
builder
asked
us
to
read
the
contract
carefully
before
signing
.
•
After
winning
the
championship
,
the
player
signed
a
million-dollar
contract
with
the
team
.
After
winning
the
championship
,
the
player
signed
a
million-dollar
contract
with
the
team
.
verb
-
contract
,
contracting
,
contracts
,
contracted
to
become
smaller
or
shorter
,
or
to
make
something
smaller
,
often
because
of
cold
or
tightening
•
When
the
weather
turned
cold
,
the
metal
pipes
began
to
contract
.
When
the
weather
turned
cold
,
the
metal
pipes
began
to
contract
.
•
She
watched
the
balloon
contract
as
the
air
slowly
leaked
out
.
She
watched
the
balloon
contract
as
the
air
slowly
leaked
out
.
verb
-
contract
,
contracting
,
contracts
,
contracted
to
arrange
and
agree
to
do
work
or
provide
something
by
signing
a
formal
agreement
•
The
city
decided
to
contract
a
new
company
to
collect
its
trash
.
The
city
decided
to
contract
a
new
company
to
collect
its
trash
.
•
Our
firm
has
contracted
with
a
software
developer
to
build
the
app
.
Our
firm
has
contracted
with
a
software
developer
to
build
the
app
.
verb
-
contract
,
contracting
,
contracts
,
contracted
to
catch
or
develop
an
illness
or
disease
•
He
contracted
the
flu
after
traveling
overseas
.
He
contracted
the
flu
after
traveling
overseas
.
•
Many
sailors
contracted
scurvy
during
long
voyages
.
Many
sailors
contracted
scurvy
during
long
voyages
.
reaction
noun
something
you
do
,
say
,
or
feel
because
something
else
has
happened
or
been
said
•
When
she
heard
the
surprise
news
,
her
first
reaction
was
to
laugh
.
When
she
heard
the
surprise
news
,
her
first
reaction
was
to
laugh
.
•
The
dog's
quick
reaction
saved
it
from
the
falling
branch
.
The
dog's
quick
reaction
saved
it
from
the
falling
branch
.
from
French
réaction
,
from
Late
Latin
reactio
,
from
re-
back
+
actio
action
noun
a
process
in
which
one
or
more
substances
change
into
new
substances
•
Rust
forming
on
iron
is
a
slow
chemical
reaction
.
Rust
forming
on
iron
is
a
slow
chemical
reaction
.
•
The
science
teacher
mixed
vinegar
and
baking
soda
to
show
a
bubbling
reaction
.
The
science
teacher
mixed
vinegar
and
baking
soda
to
show
a
bubbling
reaction
.
extended
scientific
sense
recorded
in
the
17th
century
as
chemistry
developed
noun
a
force
equal
in
size
and
opposite
in
direction
to
another
force
•
When
you
push
on
the
wall
,
the
wall
pushes
back
with
an
equal
reaction
.
When
you
push
on
the
wall
,
the
wall
pushes
back
with
an
equal
reaction
.
•
A
rocket
moves
upward
because
the
exhaust
gases
create
a
downward
reaction
.
A
rocket
moves
upward
because
the
exhaust
gases
create
a
downward
reaction
.
physics
sense
formalized
in
the
17th
century
by
Isaac
Newton
noun
strong
opposition
to
social
or
political
change
,
favoring
traditional
ideas
•
The
new
law
met
fierce
reaction
from
conservative
groups
.
The
new
law
met
fierce
reaction
from
conservative
groups
.
•
History
shows
that
progressive
movements
often
face
equal
and
opposite
reaction
.
History
shows
that
progressive
movements
often
face
equal
and
opposite
reaction
.
political
sense
arose
in
the
early
19th
century
after
the
French
Revolution
to
describe
forces
resisting
change
contact
noun
communication
or
connection
with
someone
•
After
moving
abroad
,
Mia
kept
contact
with
her
grandparents
by
video
call
every
week
.
After
moving
abroad
,
Mia
kept
contact
with
her
grandparents
by
video
call
every
week
.
•
I
finally
lost
contact
with
my
old
teacher
when
her
email
stopped
working
.
I
finally
lost
contact
with
my
old
teacher
when
her
email
stopped
working
.
Sense
extended
from
physical
touch
to
the
idea
of
maintaining
connection
by
letters
or
calls
in
the
mid-19th
century
.
verb
to
communicate
with
someone
,
especially
by
phone
,
email
,
or
letter
•
You
can
contact
me
at
this
number
if
you
have
any
questions
.
You
can
contact
me
at
this
number
if
you
have
any
questions
.
•
The
travel
agent
contacted
the
hotel
to
confirm
our
reservation
.
The
travel
agent
contacted
the
hotel
to
confirm
our
reservation
.
Verb
sense
developed
from
the
noun
in
early
20th-century
English
,
when
new
communication
tools
like
telephone
appeared
.
noun
the
state
of
two
people
or
things
touching
or
meeting
•
The
baseball
made
contact
with
the
window
and
cracked
the
glass
.
The
baseball
made
contact
with
the
window
and
cracked
the
glass
.
•
Wear
gloves
so
your
skin
doesn
’
t
come
into
direct
contact
with
the
hot
pan
.
Wear
gloves
so
your
skin
doesn
’
t
come
into
direct
contact
with
the
hot
pan
.
From
Latin
‘
contactus
’
meaning
‘
a
touching
’,
from
‘
contingere
’ ‘
to
touch
’.
noun
a
person
you
know
who
can
give
help
,
information
,
or
introductions
•
Emma
used
her
uncle
as
a
contact
to
find
a
summer
job
at
the
bank
.
Emma
used
her
uncle
as
a
contact
to
find
a
summer
job
at
the
bank
.
•
The
reporter
called
her
police
contact
for
details
about
the
accident
.
The
reporter
called
her
police
contact
for
details
about
the
accident
.
From
the
idea
of
someone
you
can
‘
get
in
touch
with
’;
popular
in
business
English
since
the
20th
century
.
noun
the
state
of
two
or
more
things
touching
each
other
•
Keep
fragile
items
apart
so
they
do
not
come
into
contact
.
Keep
fragile
items
apart
so
they
do
not
come
into
contact
.
•
The
car
’
s
bumper
made
brief
contact
with
the
wall
,
leaving
a
scratch
.
The
car
’
s
bumper
made
brief
contact
with
the
wall
,
leaving
a
scratch
.
From
Latin
contactus
“
a
touching
,”
from
contingere
“
to
touch
.”
noun
communication
or
regular
exchange
with
someone
•
We
kept
in
contact
by
email
while
she
studied
abroad
.
We
kept
in
contact
by
email
while
she
studied
abroad
.
•
After
moving
to
a
new
city
,
he
lost
contact
with
many
old
friends
.
After
moving
to
a
new
city
,
he
lost
contact
with
many
old
friends
.
verb
to
communicate
with
someone
,
especially
by
phone
,
email
,
or
letter
•
Please
contact
me
if
you
have
any
questions
.
Please
contact
me
if
you
have
any
questions
.
•
The
company
contacted
all
applicants
by
phone
.
The
company
contacted
all
applicants
by
phone
.
verb
to
touch
or
meet
something
physically
•
If
the
wires
contact
,
they
could
cause
a
short
circuit
.
If
the
wires
contact
,
they
could
cause
a
short
circuit
.
•
The
rocket
must
avoid
contacting
space
debris
during
launch
.
The
rocket
must
avoid
contacting
space
debris
during
launch
.
Technical
in-transitive
verb
use
recorded
since
the
late
19th
century
in
engineering
manuals
.
noun
a
thin
lens
worn
directly
on
the
eye
(
short
form
of
‘
contact
lens
’)
•
I
put
my
left
contact
in
backwards
this
morning
and
it
felt
uncomfortable
.
I
put
my
left
contact
in
backwards
this
morning
and
it
felt
uncomfortable
.
•
He
keeps
spare
contacts
in
his
wallet
just
in
case
one
falls
out
.
He
keeps
spare
contacts
in
his
wallet
just
in
case
one
falls
out
.
Shortened
from
“
contact
lens
,”
first
used
in
the
1960s
.
noun
a
person
you
know
who
can
give
you
information
or
help
•
She
has
many
contacts
in
the
music
industry
who
can
find
new
singers
.
She
has
many
contacts
in
the
music
industry
who
can
find
new
singers
.
•
A
good
journalist
relies
on
reliable
contacts
for
breaking
news
.
A
good
journalist
relies
on
reliable
contacts
for
breaking
news
.
noun
a
small
metal
or
carbon
part
in
a
circuit
that
touches
another
part
to
allow
electricity
to
flow
•
The
relay
’
s
contacts
closed
and
powered
the
motor
.
The
relay
’
s
contacts
closed
and
powered
the
motor
.
•
Dirty
contacts
can
cause
sparks
in
a
switch
.
Dirty
contacts
can
cause
sparks
in
a
switch
.
adjective
involving
physical
touching
or
collision
,
especially
in
sports
•
Rugby
is
a
full-contact
sport
.
Rugby
is
a
full-contact
sport
.
•
She
prefers
non-contact
exercise
like
swimming
.
She
prefers
non-contact
exercise
like
swimming
.
interaction
noun
the
act
of
people
communicating
or
doing
things
together
so
that
they
influence
one
another
•
The
teacher
encouraged
more
interaction
between
students
during
group
projects
.
The
teacher
encouraged
more
interaction
between
students
during
group
projects
.
•
After
moving
abroad
,
daily
interaction
with
locals
helped
him
learn
the
language
faster
.
After
moving
abroad
,
daily
interaction
with
locals
helped
him
learn
the
language
faster
.
From
Latin
inter-
(“
between
”)
+
actio
(“
doing
,
action
”),
meaning
things
that
act
upon
each
other
.
noun
a
situation
in
which
two
or
more
things
affect
and
change
each
other
•
The
doctor
warned
that
the
interaction
between
the
two
medicines
could
cause
dizziness
.
The
doctor
warned
that
the
interaction
between
the
two
medicines
could
cause
dizziness
.
•
Scientists
are
studying
the
interaction
of
climate
and
ocean
currents
.
Scientists
are
studying
the
interaction
of
climate
and
ocean
currents
.
Same
origin
as
the
general
sense
,
with
scientific
use
expanding
in
the
1800s
as
experimental
chemistry
grew
.
noun
in
physics
,
one
of
the
fundamental
forces
that
act
between
particles
or
fields
•
The
electromagnetic
interaction
holds
electrons
around
the
nucleus
.
The
electromagnetic
interaction
holds
electrons
around
the
nucleus
.
•
Gravity
is
the
weakest
fundamental
interaction
,
but
it
shapes
the
universe
.
Gravity
is
the
weakest
fundamental
interaction
,
but
it
shapes
the
universe
.
Adopted
in
modern
physics
in
the
20th
century
to
describe
the
four
forces
forming
the
Standard
Model
.
attract
verb
to
make
a
person
or
an
animal
interested
in
something
and
want
to
come
closer
,
join
,
or
take
part
•
Colorful
balloons
outside
the
store
attract
many
children
inside
.
Colorful
balloons
outside
the
store
attract
many
children
inside
.
•
The
museum
’
s
new
dinosaur
exhibit
attracted
hundreds
of
visitors
on
opening
day
.
The
museum
’
s
new
dinosaur
exhibit
attracted
hundreds
of
visitors
on
opening
day
.
Late
Middle
English
,
from
Latin
‘
attrahere
’
meaning
‘
to
draw
toward
’ (
ad-
‘
to
’
+
trahere
‘
draw
,
pull
’).
verb
to
pull
something
toward
another
thing
by
a
natural
force
such
as
magnetism
or
gravity
•
A
strong
magnet
can
attract
iron
nails
from
several
centimeters
away
.
A
strong
magnet
can
attract
iron
nails
from
several
centimeters
away
.
•
The
Moon
’
s
gravity
attracts
ocean
water
,
causing
tides
on
Earth
.
The
Moon
’
s
gravity
attracts
ocean
water
,
causing
tides
on
Earth
.
Same
origin
as
other
senses
:
from
Latin
‘
attrahere
’,
meaning
‘
to
draw
toward
’.
characteristic
adjective
typical
of
a
person
,
place
,
or
thing
and
helping
to
identify
it
•
The
desert
’
s
characteristic
silence
makes
every
sound
seem
louder
.
The
desert
’
s
characteristic
silence
makes
every
sound
seem
louder
.
•
Her
quick
wit
is
characteristic
of
comedians
from
her
hometown
.
Her
quick
wit
is
characteristic
of
comedians
from
her
hometown
.
from
French
caractéristique
,
ultimately
from
Greek
kharaktēr
‘
mark
,
distinctive
quality
’
+
‑istic
noun
a
quality
,
feature
,
or
trait
that
makes
someone
or
something
different
from
others
•
Honesty
is
an
important
characteristic
for
a
leader
.
Honesty
is
an
important
characteristic
for
a
leader
.
•
One
unique
characteristic
of
koalas
is
that
they
sleep
up
to
20
hours
a
day
.
One
unique
characteristic
of
koalas
is
that
they
sleep
up
to
20
hours
a
day
.
same
origin
as
adjective
sense
:
French
caractéristique
<
Greek
kharaktēr
+
‑istic
factory
noun
-
factory
,
factories
a
building
or
group
of
buildings
where
people
and
machines
make
goods
,
usually
in
large
quantities
•
The
new
car
factory
opened
near
the
river
last
month
.
The
new
car
factory
opened
near
the
river
last
month
.
•
During
our
school
trip
,
we
watched
workers
wrap
chocolate
bars
inside
the
old
brick
factory
.
During
our
school
trip
,
we
watched
workers
wrap
chocolate
bars
inside
the
old
brick
factory
.
late
16th
century
:
from
French
factorerie
,
based
on
Latin
factor
‘
doer
,
maker
’;
originally
denoting
an
establishment
for
factors
(
merchants
)
engaged
in
trade
,
later
evolving
to
mean
a
place
where
goods
are
manufactured
.
noun
-
factory
,
factories
in
computing
,
a
function
,
method
,
or
class
that
creates
and
returns
new
objects
of
a
particular
type
•
The
widget
factory
generates
buttons
with
the
correct
color
and
size
for
our
app
.
The
widget
factory
generates
buttons
with
the
correct
color
and
size
for
our
app
.
•
Using
a
factory
prevents
us
from
exposing
complex
constructor
logic
to
other
modules
.
Using
a
factory
prevents
us
from
exposing
complex
constructor
logic
to
other
modules
.
Borrowed
from
the
general
sense
‘
place
where
something
is
produced
’;
adopted
by
programmers
in
the
1980s
to
describe
code
that
‘
manufactures
’
software
objects
.
practical
adjective
useful
and
suitable
for
real
,
everyday
use
rather
than
just
for
looks
•
These
boots
are
practical
for
hiking
in
muddy
terrain
.
These
boots
are
practical
for
hiking
in
muddy
terrain
.
•
She
chose
a
practical
backpack
with
many
pockets
.
She
chose
a
practical
backpack
with
many
pockets
.
adjective
(
of
a
person
)
able
to
deal
with
real
problems
sensibly
and
effectively
;
down-to-earth
•
Marco
is
very
practical
and
always
fixes
things
himself
.
Marco
is
very
practical
and
always
fixes
things
himself
.
•
You
need
a
practical
partner
who
can
stay
calm
in
emergencies
.
You
need
a
practical
partner
who
can
stay
calm
in
emergencies
.
adjective
involving
real
action
,
work
,
or
experience
rather
than
only
ideas
or
theory
•
The
course
combines
theory
with
practical
experience
in
the
lab
.
The
course
combines
theory
with
practical
experience
in
the
lab
.
•
Students
gain
practical
skills
such
as
wiring
circuits
.
Students
gain
practical
skills
such
as
wiring
circuits
.
adjective
possible
to
do
or
use
;
workable
in
real
situations
•
It
isn
’
t
practical
to
carry
three
suitcases
on
the
subway
.
It
isn
’
t
practical
to
carry
three
suitcases
on
the
subway
.
•
Solar
panels
are
now
a
practical
choice
for
homeowners
.
Solar
panels
are
now
a
practical
choice
for
homeowners
.
noun
a
lesson
or
examination
where
students
actually
do
things
rather
than
just
write
or
talk
about
them
•
Tomorrow
we
have
a
chemistry
practical
on
titration
.
Tomorrow
we
have
a
chemistry
practical
on
titration
.
•
I
scored
higher
in
the
practical
than
in
the
written
test
.
I
scored
higher
in
the
practical
than
in
the
written
test
.
exact
adjective
completely
correct
and
without
any
mistake
;
precise
.
•
Using
an
exact
ruler
,
the
engineer
measured
the
length
down
to
a
single
millimeter
.
Using
an
exact
ruler
,
the
engineer
measured
the
length
down
to
a
single
millimeter
.
•
The
scientist
recorded
the
exact
temperature
at
which
the
chemical
started
to
boil
.
The
scientist
recorded
the
exact
temperature
at
which
the
chemical
started
to
boil
.
From
Latin
exactus
,
past
participle
of
exigere
“
to
drive
out
,
demand
,
weigh
accurately
.”
adjective
used
to
emphasize
that
you
mean
one
particular
person
,
thing
,
or
time
and
not
another
.
•
This
is
the
exact
spot
where
we
first
met
.
This
is
the
exact
spot
where
we
first
met
.
•
She
arrived
at
the
exact
moment
the
clock
struck
noon
.
She
arrived
at
the
exact
moment
the
clock
struck
noon
.
Same
origin
as
primary
adjective
sense
,
highlighting
emphasis
use
since
17th
century
.
verb
to
demand
and
obtain
something
,
especially
by
authority
or
force
.
•
The
conquerors
exacted
a
heavy
tax
from
the
defeated
city
.
The
conquerors
exacted
a
heavy
tax
from
the
defeated
city
.
•
Rebels
vowed
to
exact
revenge
for
the
villagers
’
suffering
.
Rebels
vowed
to
exact
revenge
for
the
villagers
’
suffering
.
From
Latin
exactus
,
past
participle
of
exigere
meaning
“
to
demand
or
drive
out
,”
taken
into
English
as
a
verb
in
the
late
15th
century
.
react
verb
to
do
or
say
something
because
of
what
has
happened
or
what
someone
else
has
done
or
said
•
When
the
fire
alarm
rang
,
all
the
students
reacted
quickly
and
left
the
building
.
When
the
fire
alarm
rang
,
all
the
students
reacted
quickly
and
left
the
building
.
•
He
didn't
know
how
to
react
when
he
got
the
surprising
news
.
He
didn't
know
how
to
react
when
he
got
the
surprising
news
.
From
Latin
re-
"
again
"
+
agere
"
to
do
,
drive
",
via
French
réagir
.
verb
(
chemistry
)
to
change
and
form
something
new
when
mixed
with
another
substance
•
Vinegar
and
baking
soda
react
to
make
bubbles
of
gas
.
Vinegar
and
baking
soda
react
to
make
bubbles
of
gas
.
•
Iron
reacts
with
oxygen
and
forms
rust
over
time
.
Iron
reacts
with
oxygen
and
forms
rust
over
time
.
Same
origin
as
sense
1
;
the
scientific
use
developed
in
the
19th
century
as
chemistry
advanced
.
manufacturer
noun
a
person
or
company
that
makes
goods
,
especially
in
large
quantities
using
machines
•
The
car
manufacturer
announced
a
recall
of
thousands
of
vehicles
.
The
car
manufacturer
announced
a
recall
of
thousands
of
vehicles
.
•
At
the
electronics
trade
fair
,
a
young
woman
admires
a
prototype
phone
displayed
by
a
small
Taiwanese
manufacturer
.
At
the
electronics
trade
fair
,
a
young
woman
admires
a
prototype
phone
displayed
by
a
small
Taiwanese
manufacturer
.
from
manufacture
+
-er
,
first
recorded
in
the
late
17th
century
galaxy
noun
-
galaxy
,
galaxies
A
huge
collection
of
billions
of
stars
,
gas
,
dust
,
and
unseen
dark
matter
held
together
by
gravity
and
moving
through
space
as
a
single
system
.
•
Through
the
telescope
,
Maria
could
see
the
spiral
arms
of
a
distant
galaxy
.
Through
the
telescope
,
Maria
could
see
the
spiral
arms
of
a
distant
galaxy
.
•
Scientists
believe
that
our
galaxy
contains
hundreds
of
billions
of
stars
.
Scientists
believe
that
our
galaxy
contains
hundreds
of
billions
of
stars
.
From
Old
French
galaxie
,
from
Medieval
Latin
galaxia
,
from
Ancient
Greek
galaxías
(
κύκλος
) ‘(
milky
)
circle
’,
referring
to
the
Milky
Way
.
noun
-
galaxy
,
galaxies
A
large
and
impressive
group
of
famous
,
talented
,
or
remarkable
people
or
things
.
•
The
award
ceremony
featured
a
galaxy
of
movie
stars
on
the
red
carpet
.
The
award
ceremony
featured
a
galaxy
of
movie
stars
on
the
red
carpet
.
•
The
museum
’
s
new
exhibition
gathers
a
galaxy
of
priceless
Renaissance
masterpieces
.
The
museum
’
s
new
exhibition
gathers
a
galaxy
of
priceless
Renaissance
masterpieces
.
Figurative
use
recorded
since
the
mid-19th
century
,
extending
the
astronomical
sense
to
a
dazzling
assembly
of
illustrious
figures
.
attractive
adjective
Pleasing
to
look
at
;
good-looking
.
•
Everyone
agreed
the
old
cottage
looked
especially
attractive
after
it
was
painted
yellow
.
Everyone
agreed
the
old
cottage
looked
especially
attractive
after
it
was
painted
yellow
.
•
The
attractive
young
woman
laughed
as
she
posed
for
a
photograph
on
the
bustling
city
street
.
The
attractive
young
woman
laughed
as
she
posed
for
a
photograph
on
the
bustling
city
street
.
adjective
Interesting
or
appealing
and
likely
to
draw
attention
or
desire
.
•
The
company
offered
an
attractive
salary
package
to
new
graduates
.
The
company
offered
an
attractive
salary
package
to
new
graduates
.
•
Studying
abroad
was
an
attractive
idea
for
Mia
,
full
of
adventure
and
growth
.
Studying
abroad
was
an
attractive
idea
for
Mia
,
full
of
adventure
and
growth
.
adjective
Causing
objects
to
move
toward
each
other
by
a
pulling
force
.
•
Gravity
is
an
attractive
force
that
keeps
the
planets
in
orbit
.
Gravity
is
an
attractive
force
that
keeps
the
planets
in
orbit
.
•
Magnets
have
both
repulsive
and
attractive
sides
.
Magnets
have
both
repulsive
and
attractive
sides
.
characterize
verb
-
characterize
,
characterizing
,
characterizes
,
characterized
to
describe
the
main
qualities
or
features
of
a
person
,
place
,
or
thing
so
that
others
can
understand
what
it
is
like
•
The
historian
tried
to
characterize
the
period
as
one
of
rapid
social
change
.
The
historian
tried
to
characterize
the
period
as
one
of
rapid
social
change
.
•
Many
critics
have
characterized
the
movie
as
a
modern
fairy
tale
.
Many
critics
have
characterized
the
movie
as
a
modern
fairy
tale
.
Mid-17th
century
:
from
French
caractériser
,
from
caractère
“
character
”.
verb
-
characterize
,
characterizing
,
characterizes
,
characterized
to
be
a
typical
or
noticeable
quality
of
someone
or
something
•
A
love
of
adventure
characterizes
her
novels
.
A
love
of
adventure
characterizes
her
novels
.
•
The
coastal
climate
is
characterized
by
heavy
rainfall
and
lush
forests
.
The
coastal
climate
is
characterized
by
heavy
rainfall
and
lush
forests
.
Mid-17th
century
:
from
French
caractériser
,
from
caractère
“
character
”.
satisfaction
noun
a
happy
or
content
feeling
you
get
when
something
you
wanted
or
hoped
for
happens
or
is
achieved
•
Maria
smiled
with
deep
satisfaction
after
handing
in
her
finished
painting
.
Maria
smiled
with
deep
satisfaction
after
handing
in
her
finished
painting
.
•
The
team
shouted
in
satisfaction
when
the
final
whistle
confirmed
their
victory
.
The
team
shouted
in
satisfaction
when
the
final
whistle
confirmed
their
victory
.
From
Latin
satisfactio
,
meaning
‘
a
making
enough
,
a
fulfilling
’.
noun
-
satisfaction
the
act
of
meeting
a
need
,
desire
,
or
request
so
that
it
is
no
longer
lacking
•
Good
customer
service
focuses
on
the
satisfaction
of
the
client
’
s
needs
.
Good
customer
service
focuses
on
the
satisfaction
of
the
client
’
s
needs
.
•
The
company
improved
product
quality
to
ensure
the
satisfaction
of
safety
standards
.
The
company
improved
product
quality
to
ensure
the
satisfaction
of
safety
standards
.
noun
formal
:
the
payment
of
a
debt
,
claim
,
or
penalty
so
that
an
obligation
is
fully
settled
•
The
borrower
made
full
satisfaction
of
the
loan
before
the
deadline
.
The
borrower
made
full
satisfaction
of
the
loan
before
the
deadline
.
•
Upon
satisfaction
of
the
judgment
,
the
court
lifted
the
lien
on
her
property
.
Upon
satisfaction
of
the
judgment
,
the
court
lifted
the
lien
on
her
property
.
tactic
noun
a
carefully
planned
action
or
method
used
to
achieve
a
specific
goal
or
to
gain
an
advantage
•
Using
a
limited-time
discount
was
an
effective
tactic
to
boost
sales
.
Using
a
limited-time
discount
was
an
effective
tactic
to
boost
sales
.
•
The
chess
player
sacrificed
his
queen
as
a
bold
tactic
to
trap
his
opponent
.
The
chess
player
sacrificed
his
queen
as
a
bold
tactic
to
trap
his
opponent
.
From
Ancient
Greek
taktikos
‘
relating
to
arrangement
’,
from
tassein
‘
to
arrange
’.
adjective
relating
to
tactics
or
short-term
military
or
strategic
maneuvers
•
The
general
ordered
a
tactic
withdrawal
to
higher
ground
.
The
general
ordered
a
tactic
withdrawal
to
higher
ground
.
•
Pilots
receive
training
in
tactic
flight
maneuvers
during
advanced
exercises
.
Pilots
receive
training
in
tactic
flight
maneuvers
during
advanced
exercises
.
Adjective
use
derived
from
the
noun
in
the
18th
century
,
modeled
on
French
tactique
.
manufacturing
noun
-
manufacturing
the
business
or
process
of
making
goods
in
large
quantities
,
usually
with
machines
in
factories
•
Manufacturing
accounts
for
a
large
share
of
the
region's
economy
.
Manufacturing
accounts
for
a
large
share
of
the
region's
economy
.
•
Advances
in
robotics
have
made
manufacturing
faster
and
safer
than
ever
.
Advances
in
robotics
have
made
manufacturing
faster
and
safer
than
ever
.
From
manufacture
+
-ing
,
first
recorded
in
the
late
18th
century
as
the
gerund
form
describing
the
action
or
business
of
making
goods
.
verb
-
manufacture
,
manufacturing
,
manufactures
,
manufactured
present
participle
of
manufacture
:
actively
making
something
,
especially
in
a
factory
•
The
factory
is
manufacturing
thousands
of
solar
panels
this
month
.
The
factory
is
manufacturing
thousands
of
solar
panels
this
month
.
•
Workers
were
still
manufacturing
parts
when
the
inspector
arrived
.
Workers
were
still
manufacturing
parts
when
the
inspector
arrived
.
Verb
form
of
manufacture
,
from
French
fabriquer
,
ultimately
from
Latin
manus
(“
hand
”)
+
facere
(“
make
”).
adjective
relating
to
or
involved
in
the
business
of
making
products
in
factories
•
The
city
has
a
strong
manufacturing
base
that
attracts
investors
.
The
city
has
a
strong
manufacturing
base
that
attracts
investors
.
•
She
works
in
the
manufacturing
department
as
a
quality
engineer
.
She
works
in
the
manufacturing
department
as
a
quality
engineer
.
Attributive
use
of
the
noun
manufacturing
to
describe
things
connected
with
factories
or
industrial
production
.
transaction
noun
the
act
or
instance
of
buying
,
selling
,
or
exchanging
goods
,
services
,
or
money
•
Using
her
phone
,
Mia
completed
the
transaction
for
the
concert
tickets
in
seconds
.
Using
her
phone
,
Mia
completed
the
transaction
for
the
concert
tickets
in
seconds
.
•
The
cashier
handed
Luis
a
receipt
after
the
transaction
at
the
supermarket
checkout
.
The
cashier
handed
Luis
a
receipt
after
the
transaction
at
the
supermarket
checkout
.
Borrowed
from
Late
Latin
transactio
,
meaning
“
business
completed
,
agreement
.”
noun
in
computing
,
a
group
of
operations
processed
together
so
that
they
all
succeed
or
all
fail
as
one
unit
•
The
database
rolled
back
the
transaction
when
a
single
query
failed
.
The
database
rolled
back
the
transaction
when
a
single
query
failed
.
•
Each
bank
transfer
is
wrapped
in
a
secure
transaction
to
protect
the
data
.
Each
bank
transfer
is
wrapped
in
a
secure
transaction
to
protect
the
data
.