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solution
noun
a
way
of
fixing
a
problem
or
dealing
with
a
difficult
situation
β’
The
city
council
hopes
the
new
subway
line
will
be
a
long-term
solution
to
traffic
jams
.
The
city
council
hopes
the
new
subway
line
will
be
a
long-term
solution
to
traffic
jams
.
β’
Putting
the
computer
on
a
higher
shelf
proved
a
simple
solution
to
keep
it
away
from
the
toddler
.
Putting
the
computer
on
a
higher
shelf
proved
a
simple
solution
to
keep
it
away
from
the
toddler
.
Middle
English
,
from
Latin
β
solutio
β
meaning
β
a
loosening
,
solving
β.
noun
the
correct
answer
that
makes
a
puzzle
,
question
,
or
equation
work
β’
The
solution
to
3
Γ
x
=
12
is
4
.
The
solution
to
3
Γ
x
=
12
is
4
.
β’
After
hours
of
thinking
,
Leo
finally
wrote
the
correct
solution
in
his
crossword
puzzle
.
After
hours
of
thinking
,
Leo
finally
wrote
the
correct
solution
in
his
crossword
puzzle
.
Middle
English
,
borrowed
from
Latin
β
solutio
β, β
a
solving
β.
noun
a
liquid
in
which
one
substance
has
completely
dissolved
in
another
β’
The
nurse
cleaned
the
wound
with
a
mild
saline
solution
.
The
nurse
cleaned
the
wound
with
a
mild
saline
solution
.
β’
When
sugar
is
fully
dissolved
,
the
solution
becomes
transparent
.
When
sugar
is
fully
dissolved
,
the
solution
becomes
transparent
.
Adopted
into
scientific
language
in
the
17th
century
from
Latin
β
solutio
β,
the
act
of
dissolving
.
soldier
noun
a
person
who
serves
in
an
army
as
part
of
a
country
β
s
organized
land
forces
β’
The
young
soldier
stood
proudly
during
the
national
parade
.
The
young
soldier
stood
proudly
during
the
national
parade
.
β’
After
training
,
the
soldier
carefully
cleaned
her
rifle
in
the
barracks
.
After
training
,
the
soldier
carefully
cleaned
her
rifle
in
the
barracks
.
Middle
English
soudeour
,
from
Old
French
soudier
β
mercenary
β,
from
sol
β
pay
β.
verb
to
serve
as
a
member
of
an
army
β’
He
decided
to
soldier
for
his
country
after
finishing
college
.
He
decided
to
soldier
for
his
country
after
finishing
college
.
β’
In
ancient
Rome
,
many
farmers
had
to
soldier
during
the
summer
campaigns
.
In
ancient
Rome
,
many
farmers
had
to
soldier
during
the
summer
campaigns
.
extension
of
the
noun
β
soldier
β
into
verb
use
in
the
16th
century
.
verb
to
continue
working
bravely
or
stubbornly
,
especially
when
it
is
difficult
;
to
persevere
β’
Even
though
the
trail
was
steep
,
the
hikers
soldiered
up
to
the
summit
.
Even
though
the
trail
was
steep
,
the
hikers
soldiered
up
to
the
summit
.
β’
She
had
a
cold
but
soldiered
through
the
concert
anyway
.
She
had
a
cold
but
soldiered
through
the
concert
anyway
.
figurative
extension
from
the
steadfast
qualities
associated
with
soldiers
,
first
recorded
in
the
19th
century
.
solve
verb
-
solve
,
solving
,
solves
,
solved
to
find
the
correct
answer
or
explanation
for
a
problem
,
puzzle
,
or
difficult
situation
β’
The
detective
finally
solved
the
mystery
and
arrested
the
thief
.
The
detective
finally
solved
the
mystery
and
arrested
the
thief
.
β’
After
hours
of
thinking
,
Nina
solved
the
tricky
crossword
puzzle
.
After
hours
of
thinking
,
Nina
solved
the
tricky
crossword
puzzle
.
from
Latin
solvere
β
loosen
,
untie
,
solve
β
verb
-
solve
,
solving
,
solves
,
solved
to
calculate
the
value
of
an
unknown
in
an
equation
or
formula
so
that
the
statement
becomes
true
β’
In
algebra
class
,
Sam
solved
for
x
and
wrote
the
answer
on
the
screen
.
In
algebra
class
,
Sam
solved
for
x
and
wrote
the
answer
on
the
screen
.
β’
The
software
instantly
solves
complex
equations
that
would
take
hours
by
hand
.
The
software
instantly
solves
complex
equations
that
would
take
hours
by
hand
.
specialized
use
of
the
general
verb
β
solve
β
in
mathematics
since
the
17th
century
solid
adjective
firm
in
shape
and
not
a
liquid
or
a
gas
.
β’
The
lake
froze
overnight
,
turning
the
surface
water
into
hard
solid
ice
.
The
lake
froze
overnight
,
turning
the
surface
water
into
hard
solid
ice
.
β’
Melted
chocolate
becomes
a
solid
again
when
it
cools
.
Melted
chocolate
becomes
a
solid
again
when
it
cools
.
From
Latin
solidus
β
firm
,
whole
,
undivided
.β
solar
adjective
coming
from
,
caused
by
,
or
relating
to
the
sun
β’
During
a
solar
eclipse
,
the
sky
grows
strangely
dark
in
the
middle
of
the
day
.
During
a
solar
eclipse
,
the
sky
grows
strangely
dark
in
the
middle
of
the
day
.
β’
Scientists
study
solar
flares
to
understand
how
they
affect
radio
signals
on
Earth
.
Scientists
study
solar
flares
to
understand
how
they
affect
radio
signals
on
Earth
.
From
Latin
solΔris
,
from
sol
meaning
β
sun
β.
adjective
using
the
sun
β
s
light
or
heat
to
produce
energy
β’
The
school
installed
new
solar
panels
to
lower
its
electricity
bills
.
The
school
installed
new
solar
panels
to
lower
its
electricity
bills
.
β’
She
bought
a
lamp
that
charges
its
battery
with
a
small
solar
cell
.
She
bought
a
lamp
that
charges
its
battery
with
a
small
solar
cell
.
Sense
developed
in
the
20th
century
as
technology
began
turning
sunlight
directly
into
usable
power
.
adjective
based
on
the
sun
β
s
apparent
movement
,
especially
when
measuring
time
such
as
the
solar
year
β’
A
solar
day
is
about
four
minutes
longer
than
a
sidereal
day
.
A
solar
day
is
about
four
minutes
longer
than
a
sidereal
day
.
β’
The
ancient
Egyptians
created
a
365-day
solar
calendar
.
The
ancient
Egyptians
created
a
365-day
solar
calendar
.
This
time-keeping
sense
dates
to
medieval
astronomy
,
distinguishing
measurements
tied
to
the
sun
from
those
tied
to
stars
.
noun
(
historical
)
a
private
upper
room
or
sunny
sitting
room
in
a
medieval
English
house
β’
The
lord
withdrew
to
the
solar
to
discuss
family
matters
with
his
wife
.
The
lord
withdrew
to
the
solar
to
discuss
family
matters
with
his
wife
.
β’
In
many
castles
,
the
solar
was
the
warmest
and
most
comfortable
place
during
winter
.
In
many
castles
,
the
solar
was
the
warmest
and
most
comfortable
place
during
winter
.
Middle
English
,
from
Old
French
,
literally
β
of
the
sun
,β
referring
to
a
sunlit
upper
chamber
.
solely
adverb
without
anything
or
anyone
else
involved
;
only
β’
He
applied
to
the
university
solely
to
study
marine
biology
.
He
applied
to
the
university
solely
to
study
marine
biology
.
β’
The
decision
was
based
solely
on
the
evidence
presented
in
court
.
The
decision
was
based
solely
on
the
evidence
presented
in
court
.
From
the
adjective
β
sole
β
meaning
β
single
,
only
β
+
the
adverb-forming
suffix
β
-ly
,β
first
recorded
in
the
late
16th
century
.
sole
adjective
being
the
only
one
of
its
kind
or
the
only
one
present
or
involved
β’
She
was
the
sole
survivor
of
the
accident
.
She
was
the
sole
survivor
of
the
accident
.
β’
Electricity
is
the
sole
source
of
power
for
the
new
car
model
.
Electricity
is
the
sole
source
of
power
for
the
new
car
model
.
From
Latin
β
solus
β
meaning
β
alone
β.
noun
the
flat
bottom
part
of
a
foot
or
of
a
shoe
β’
He
felt
a
sharp
stone
under
the
sole
of
his
foot
while
walking
barefoot
on
the
beach
.
He
felt
a
sharp
stone
under
the
sole
of
his
foot
while
walking
barefoot
on
the
beach
.
β’
The
doctor
examined
the
cracked
skin
on
the
patient
β
s
sole
.
The
doctor
examined
the
cracked
skin
on
the
patient
β
s
sole
.
Old
English
β
sole
β
from
Latin
β
solea
β
meaning
β
sandals
β.
noun
a
flat
marine
fish
with
both
eyes
on
one
side
of
its
body
,
commonly
eaten
as
food
β’
The
chef
pan-fried
a
delicate
fillet
of
sole
with
lemon
butter
.
The
chef
pan-fried
a
delicate
fillet
of
sole
with
lemon
butter
.
β’
We
spotted
a
flat
sole
swimming
over
the
sandy
seabed
.
We
spotted
a
flat
sole
swimming
over
the
sandy
seabed
.
From
Middle
French
β
sole
β
borrowed
from
Latin
β
solea
β (
sandal
),
probably
referring
to
the
fish
β
s
flat
shape
.
verb
-
sole
,
soling
,
soles
,
soled
to
attach
or
replace
the
bottom
part
of
a
shoe
β’
The
cobbler
soled
my
boots
with
thick
rubber
to
make
them
last
longer
.
The
cobbler
soled
my
boots
with
thick
rubber
to
make
them
last
longer
.
β’
She
plans
to
sole
her
handmade
slippers
before
winter
arrives
.
She
plans
to
sole
her
handmade
slippers
before
winter
arrives
.
From
noun
β
sole
β (
bottom
of
shoe
),
turned
into
a
verb
meaning
β
to
furnish
with
a
sole
β.
solo
adjective
-
solo
,
soloing
,
solos
,
soloed
done
by
one
person
without
any
help
or
accompaniment
β’
After
her
band
broke
up
,
the
singer
started
a
solo
career
.
After
her
band
broke
up
,
the
singer
started
a
solo
career
.
β’
He
likes
to
take
solo
hikes
in
the
mountains
to
clear
his
mind
.
He
likes
to
take
solo
hikes
in
the
mountains
to
clear
his
mind
.
Borrowed
into
English
in
the
17th
century
from
Italian
solo
β
alone
β,
from
Latin
solus
β
alone
,
only
β.
adverb
without
anyone
else
;
alone
β’
Instead
of
joining
a
tour
group
,
Maya
decided
to
travel
solo
through
Italy
.
Instead
of
joining
a
tour
group
,
Maya
decided
to
travel
solo
through
Italy
.
β’
The
comedian
stepped
on
stage
solo
after
his
partner
called
in
sick
.
The
comedian
stepped
on
stage
solo
after
his
partner
called
in
sick
.
noun
a
piece
of
music
,
dance
,
or
other
performance
for
one
performer
;
or
the
performer
themselves
β’
The
guitarist
played
a
brilliant
solo
in
the
middle
of
the
song
.
The
guitarist
played
a
brilliant
solo
in
the
middle
of
the
song
.
β’
Each
ballerina
performed
a
short
solo
before
the
group
dance
.
Each
ballerina
performed
a
short
solo
before
the
group
dance
.
noun
the
first
unaccompanied
flight
by
a
student
pilot
β’
After
weeks
of
lessons
,
the
student
pilot
completed
his
first
solo
.
After
weeks
of
lessons
,
the
student
pilot
completed
his
first
solo
.
β’
The
instructor
signed
her
logbook
,
clearing
her
for
a
solo
the
next
morning
.
The
instructor
signed
her
logbook
,
clearing
her
for
a
solo
the
next
morning
.
verb
-
solo
,
soloing
,
solos
,
soloed
to
perform
,
fly
,
or
accomplish
something
alone
,
without
companions
or
assistance
β’
The
guitarist
loves
to
solo
during
live
performances
.
The
guitarist
loves
to
solo
during
live
performances
.
β’
In
the
video
game
,
she
managed
to
solo
the
final
boss
.
In
the
video
game
,
she
managed
to
solo
the
final
boss
.
sell
verb
-
sell
,
selling
,
sells
,
sold
to
give
something
you
own
to
someone
else
and
receive
money
in
return
β’
She
decided
to
sell
her
old
bicycle
online
.
She
decided
to
sell
her
old
bicycle
online
.
β’
The
bakery
sells
fresh
bread
every
morning
.
The
bakery
sells
fresh
bread
every
morning
.
Old
English
sellan
β
give
,
hand
over
β,
later
β
deliver
,
transfer
property
β,
of
Germanic
origin
.
verb
-
sell
,
selling
,
sells
,
sold
to
be
bought
by
people
,
or
to
be
available
at
a
particular
price
β’
The
new
smartphone
is
selling
for
$999
.
The
new
smartphone
is
selling
for
$999
.
β’
Tickets
sold
quickly
for
the
concert
.
Tickets
sold
quickly
for
the
concert
.
verb
-
sell
,
selling
,
sells
,
sold
to
persuade
someone
to
accept
,
believe
in
,
or
support
an
idea
or
product
β’
The
marketer
managed
to
sell
the
concept
to
the
investors
.
The
marketer
managed
to
sell
the
concept
to
the
investors
.
β’
You
β
ll
have
to
sell
your
plan
to
the
rest
of
the
team
.
You
β
ll
have
to
sell
your
plan
to
the
rest
of
the
team
.
absolutely
adverb
completely
or
totally
;
used
to
add
force
to
a
statement
,
quality
,
or
action
.
β’
The
view
from
the
mountain
was
absolutely
stunning
.
The
view
from
the
mountain
was
absolutely
stunning
.
β’
I
absolutely
forgot
about
our
meeting
β
I'm
sorry
!
I
absolutely
forgot
about
our
meeting
β
I'm
sorry
!
From
Latin
absolutus
(β
free
,
unrestricted
β),
via
Middle
French
and
Middle
English
,
meaning
β
without
restriction
or
qualification
.β
interjection
yes
;
certainly
;
used
to
show
strong
agreement
or
permission
.
β’
β
Can
you
finish
the
report
by
Friday
?β β
Absolutely
!β
β
Can
you
finish
the
report
by
Friday
?β β
Absolutely
!β
β’
β
Are
you
coming
to
the
party
tonight
?β β
Absolutely
!β
β
Are
you
coming
to
the
party
tonight
?β β
Absolutely
!β
Extension
of
the
adverb
β
s
emphatic
use
into
a
standalone
response
,
first
recorded
in
conversational
English
in
the
late
19th
century
.
resolution
noun
strong
decision
and
determination
to
keep
or
achieve
something
β’
At
the
start
of
the
year
,
Carla
made
a
resolution
to
read
one
book
every
month
.
At
the
start
of
the
year
,
Carla
made
a
resolution
to
read
one
book
every
month
.
β’
With
fierce
resolution
,
the
firefighter
climbed
the
ladder
toward
the
flames
.
With
fierce
resolution
,
the
firefighter
climbed
the
ladder
toward
the
flames
.
late
Middle
English
:
from
Latin
resolutio
(
n-
),
from
resolvere
β
loosen
,
release
β.
noun
a
formal
statement
of
a
decision
agreed
on
by
a
meeting
,
committee
,
or
government
body
β’
The
city
council
passed
a
resolution
to
build
more
parks
.
The
city
council
passed
a
resolution
to
build
more
parks
.
β’
Shareholders
voted
on
a
resolution
to
appoint
a
new
CEO
.
Shareholders
voted
on
a
resolution
to
appoint
a
new
CEO
.
noun
the
act
of
finding
an
answer
or
ending
a
problem
,
dispute
,
or
conflict
β’
Both
sides
worked
toward
the
resolution
of
the
labor
strike
.
Both
sides
worked
toward
the
resolution
of
the
labor
strike
.
β’
The
mediator
guided
the
couple
toward
a
peaceful
resolution
.
The
mediator
guided
the
couple
toward
a
peaceful
resolution
.
noun
the
level
of
detail
and
sharpness
that
can
be
seen
in
an
image
,
screen
,
or
instrument
β’
This
camera
offers
high
resolution
even
in
low
light
.
This
camera
offers
high
resolution
even
in
low
light
.
β’
Please
send
the
logo
in
a
higher
resolution
file
.
Please
send
the
logo
in
a
higher
resolution
file
.
noun
in
music
,
the
movement
of
a
note
or
chord
from
tension
to
a
stable
,
consonant
sound
β’
The
tension
in
the
symphony
found
its
resolution
in
a
gentle
major
chord
.
The
tension
in
the
symphony
found
its
resolution
in
a
gentle
major
chord
.
β’
Listeners
waited
for
the
delayed
resolution
that
gives
the
piece
its
unique
flavor
.
Listeners
waited
for
the
delayed
resolution
that
gives
the
piece
its
unique
flavor
.
noun
in
chemistry
,
the
process
of
separating
a
mixture
,
especially
a
racemic
mixture
,
into
its
individual
components
β’
The
chemist
achieved
the
resolution
of
the
racemic
mixture
using
chiral
chromatography
.
The
chemist
achieved
the
resolution
of
the
racemic
mixture
using
chiral
chromatography
.
β’
Efficient
resolution
of
enantiomers
is
vital
in
drug
production
.
Efficient
resolution
of
enantiomers
is
vital
in
drug
production
.
resolve
verb
-
resolve
,
resolving
,
resolves
,
resolved
to
find
an
answer
or
settle
a
problem
,
question
,
or
disagreement
β’
The
customer
service
team
worked
quickly
to
resolve
the
complaint
.
The
customer
service
team
worked
quickly
to
resolve
the
complaint
.
β’
A
mediator
helped
the
two
neighbors
resolve
their
argument
about
the
fence
line
.
A
mediator
helped
the
two
neighbors
resolve
their
argument
about
the
fence
line
.
From
Latin
resolvere
β
to
loosen
,
untie
,
solve
,β
from
re-
β
again
β
+
solvere
β
to
loosen
.β
verb
-
resolve
,
resolving
,
resolves
,
resolved
to
decide
firmly
and
seriously
to
do
something
β’
At
the
start
of
the
new
year
,
Maria
resolved
to
exercise
three
times
a
week
.
At
the
start
of
the
new
year
,
Maria
resolved
to
exercise
three
times
a
week
.
β’
He
resolved
that
he
would
finish
the
novel
no
matter
how
long
it
took
.
He
resolved
that
he
would
finish
the
novel
no
matter
how
long
it
took
.
Same
origin
as
Sense
1
:
Latin
resolvere
β
to
loosen
,
untie
,β
later
β
to
come
to
a
firm
decision
.β
noun
strong
determination
or
firmness
of
purpose
β’
With
quiet
resolve
,
the
climber
took
the
first
step
up
the
icy
slope
.
With
quiet
resolve
,
the
climber
took
the
first
step
up
the
icy
slope
.
β’
The
athlete's
resolve
impressed
her
coaches
.
The
athlete's
resolve
impressed
her
coaches
.
Originally
the
result
of
resolving
to
act
;
recorded
as
a
noun
meaning
β
determination
β
since
the
16th
century
.
absolute
adjective
complete
or
total
,
with
nothing
missing
,
limited
,
or
reduced
.
β’
The
project
was
an
absolute
disaster
from
start
to
finish
.
The
project
was
an
absolute
disaster
from
start
to
finish
.
β’
She
felt
an
absolute
joy
when
she
saw
her
newborn
baby
.
She
felt
an
absolute
joy
when
she
saw
her
newborn
baby
.
Borrowed
from
Latin
absolutus
,
past
participle
of
absolvere
β
to
set
free
,
complete
,
finish
.β
adjective
not
limited
or
conditional
;
unconditional
and
unrestricted
.
β’
The
dictator
held
absolute
power
over
the
country
.
The
dictator
held
absolute
power
over
the
country
.
β’
Parents
are
expected
to
give
their
children
absolute
love
and
support
.
Parents
are
expected
to
give
their
children
absolute
love
and
support
.
adjective
measured
from
a
fixed
zero
point
on
a
scale
rather
than
in
relation
to
something
else
.
β’
Water
freezes
at
273
kelvins
on
the
absolute
temperature
scale
.
Water
freezes
at
273
kelvins
on
the
absolute
temperature
scale
.
β’
In
math
class
,
we
learned
about
the
absolute
value
of
negative
numbers
.
In
math
class
,
we
learned
about
the
absolute
value
of
negative
numbers
.
noun
something
that
is
perfect
,
ultimate
,
and
not
dependent
on
anything
else
for
its
existence
,
especially
in
philosophy
or
ethics
.
β’
Some
philosophers
debate
whether
the
absolute
can
ever
be
known
by
the
human
mind
.
Some
philosophers
debate
whether
the
absolute
can
ever
be
known
by
the
human
mind
.
β’
For
her
,
moral
truth
was
an
absolute
,
not
open
to
negotiation
.
For
her
,
moral
truth
was
an
absolute
,
not
open
to
negotiation
.
isolate
verb
-
isolate
,
isolating
,
isolates
,
isolated
to
keep
a
person
or
thing
apart
from
others
so
it
stands
alone
β’
During
the
science
fair
project
,
Leo
tried
to
isolate
one
cause
of
the
reaction
.
During
the
science
fair
project
,
Leo
tried
to
isolate
one
cause
of
the
reaction
.
β’
Engineers
quickly
isolated
the
broken
section
of
the
bridge
with
orange
barriers
.
Engineers
quickly
isolated
the
broken
section
of
the
bridge
with
orange
barriers
.
Mid-19th
century
,
back-formation
from
isolation
,
ultimately
from
Latin
insula
β
island
β,
reflecting
the
idea
of
making
something
an
island
unto
itself
.
verb
-
isolate
,
isolating
,
isolates
,
isolated
to
obtain
a
pure
substance
,
cell
,
or
organism
from
a
mixture
β’
The
researchers
isolated
a
new
protein
from
the
plant
leaves
.
The
researchers
isolated
a
new
protein
from
the
plant
leaves
.
β’
After
several
filtration
steps
,
the
chemist
isolated
bright
blue
crystals
.
After
several
filtration
steps
,
the
chemist
isolated
bright
blue
crystals
.
noun
a
microorganism
,
cell
,
or
chemical
that
has
been
separated
out
in
pure
form
β’
The
new
bacterial
isolate
displayed
resistance
to
antibiotics
.
The
new
bacterial
isolate
displayed
resistance
to
antibiotics
.
β’
Each
viral
isolate
was
stored
in
separate
cryogenic
tubes
.
Each
viral
isolate
was
stored
in
separate
cryogenic
tubes
.
noun
a
person
who
has
little
contact
with
others
β’
After
moving
to
the
remote
island
,
he
became
an
isolate
who
rarely
spoke
to
anyone
.
After
moving
to
the
remote
island
,
he
became
an
isolate
who
rarely
spoke
to
anyone
.
β’
The
novel
tells
the
story
of
an
urban
isolate
lost
in
the
crowd
.
The
novel
tells
the
story
of
an
urban
isolate
lost
in
the
crowd
.
gasoline
noun
-
gasoline
a
clear
,
highly
flammable
liquid
made
from
petroleum
that
is
used
mainly
as
fuel
for
car
engines
and
other
internal-combustion
machines
β’
The
mechanic
carefully
poured
gasoline
into
a
small
metal
tray
to
clean
the
engine
parts
.
The
mechanic
carefully
poured
gasoline
into
a
small
metal
tray
to
clean
the
engine
parts
.
β’
We
had
to
stop
at
the
roadside
station
because
the
car
had
completely
run
out
of
gasoline
.
We
had
to
stop
at
the
roadside
station
because
the
car
had
completely
run
out
of
gasoline
.
Early
19th
century
:
originally
a
proprietary
name
ending
in
βine
,
patterned
after
earlier
β
gasolene
β;
from
gas
+
β-oline/-ene
.
isolation
noun
-
isolation
the
state
of
being
alone
or
separated
from
other
people
,
places
,
or
things
β’
After
moving
to
the
remote
cabin
,
Emma
felt
a
deep
sense
of
isolation
.
After
moving
to
the
remote
cabin
,
Emma
felt
a
deep
sense
of
isolation
.
β’
The
astronaut
described
the
extreme
isolation
of
living
on
the
International
Space
Station
for
months
.
The
astronaut
described
the
extreme
isolation
of
living
on
the
International
Space
Station
for
months
.
From
French
isolation
,
from
isoler
β
to
isolate
β,
ultimately
from
Italian
isola
β
island
β.
noun
-
isolation
the
act
of
keeping
a
person
,
group
,
or
thing
separate
so
that
it
does
not
mix
with
others
β’
Doctors
kept
the
patient
in
strict
isolation
to
prevent
the
infection
from
spreading
.
Doctors
kept
the
patient
in
strict
isolation
to
prevent
the
infection
from
spreading
.
β’
Good
sound
isolation
in
the
studio
stops
outside
noise
from
ruining
recordings
.
Good
sound
isolation
in
the
studio
stops
outside
noise
from
ruining
recordings
.
Same
origin
as
Sense
1
;
modern
use
for
deliberate
separation
dates
from
the
late
19th
century
.