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Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

increasable

IPA: /ɪnˈkriːzəbl/

KK: /ɪnˈkriːzəbl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that can be made larger or greater in amount, size, or degree.

Example: The budget is increasable if we find additional funding sources.

increase

IPA: /ɪnˈkriːs/

KK: /ɪnˈkris/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become larger in size, amount, or number.

Example: The population of the city continues to increase every year.

noun

Definition: The process of becoming larger or greater in size, amount, or degree.

Example: There was a noticeable increase in sales this quarter.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something larger in size, amount, or degree.

Example: The company plans to increase its production next year.

increased

IPA: /ɪnˈkrist/

KK: /ɪnˈkrist/

adjective

Definition: Made or become greater in amount, size, or degree.

Example: The increased demand for the product led to higher prices.

verb

Definition: To make something larger in amount, number, or degree.

Example: The company increased its profits this year.

increment

IPA: /ˈɪŋkrɪmənt/

KK: /ˈɪŋkrəmənt/

noun

Definition: A small increase or addition to something, often part of a series of increases.

Example: The company announced an increment in salaries for all employees this year.

incremental

IPA: /ˌɪnkrəˈmɛntəl/

KK: /ˌɪnkrəˈmɛntəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to small, gradual changes or increases.

Example: The project was developed through incremental improvements over several months.

incrementally

IPA: /ˌɪnkrəˈmɛntəli/

KK: /ˌɪnkrəˈmɛntəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves small, gradual changes or steps.

Example: The software was updated incrementally to improve its performance.

incubate

IPA: /ˈɪŋkjʊbeɪt/

KK: /ˈɪŋkjʊˌbeɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To keep eggs warm so that they can develop and hatch into young animals.

Example: The mother bird will incubate her eggs until they hatch.

transitive verb

Definition: To keep something, like eggs or ideas, in a warm and safe environment to help it grow or develop.

Example: The scientist decided to incubate the samples in a controlled environment to ensure proper growth.

incubator

IPA: /ˈɪŋkjʊˌbeɪtə/

KK: /ˈɪŋkjʊˌbeɪtər/

noun

Definition: A device or place that provides controlled conditions for the growth or development of something, such as eggs, bacteria, or even new ideas.

Example: The scientist placed the samples in the incubator to ensure they would grow properly.

indefinite

IPA: /ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪt/

KK: /ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪt/

adjective

Definition: Not having clear or fixed limits; uncertain or vague in nature.

Example: The project has an indefinite timeline, so we don't know when it will be completed.

indent

IPA: /ɪnˈdɛnt/

KK: /ɪnˈdɛnt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To create a space or notch in a surface, often by pressing or cutting into it.

Example: The carpenter decided to indent the wood to create a decorative pattern.

noun

Definition: A space left at the beginning of a line of text, often used to signal the start of a new paragraph.

Example: Please make sure to indent the first line of each paragraph in your essay.

transitive verb

Definition: To make a mark or cut on a surface, often to create a space for text or to match parts of a document.

Example: Please indent the first line of each paragraph in your essay.

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