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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

recursion

IPA: /rɪˈkɜːrʒən/

KK: /rɪˈkɜrʒən/

noun

Definition: A method in mathematics and computer science where a function or process repeats itself, using the results of previous steps to generate new results.

Example: In programming, recursion allows a function to call itself to solve complex problems more easily.

recursive

IPA: /rɪˈkɜːsɪv/

KK: /rɪˈkɜrsɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a process that repeats itself or refers back to itself, often used in programming and mathematics.

Example: The recursive function calculates the factorial of a number by calling itself with a smaller number.

recursively

IPA: /rɪˈkɜːsɪvli/

KK: /rɪˈkɜrsɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves repeating a process or referring back to itself.

Example: The function calls itself recursively to solve the problem more efficiently.

recursiveness

IPA: /rɪˈkɜːrsɪvnəs/

KK: /rɪˈkɜrsɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being able to repeat or refer back to itself in a process or structure.

Example: The recursiveness of the algorithm allows it to solve complex problems efficiently.

recusal

IPA: /rɪˈkjuːzəl/

KK: /rɪˈkjuːzəl/

noun

Definition: The act of withdrawing from a decision or judgment due to a conflict of interest.

Example: The judge announced his recusal from the case to avoid any appearance of bias.

recusancy

IPA: /rɪˈkjuːsənsi/

KK: /rɪˈkjuːsənsi/

noun

Definition: A stubborn refusal to accept or comply with something, often related to religious or political beliefs.

Example: His recusancy to follow the new laws led to significant consequences.

recusant

IPA: /ˈrɛkjʊsənt/

KK: /ˈrɛkjusənt/

noun

Definition: A person who refuses to follow established rules or authority, especially in a religious context, often referring to Roman Catholics in England who did not attend Church of England services.

Example: During the 16th century, many recusants faced penalties for their refusal to attend the Church of England services.

recuse

IPA: /rɪˈkjuːz/

KK: /rɪˈkjuz/

transitive verb

Definition: To remove oneself from participation in a decision due to bias or personal interest.

Example: The judge decided to recuse herself from the case to avoid any conflict of interest.

redacted

IPA: /rɪˈdæktɪd/

KK: /rɪˈdæktɪd/

adjective

Definition: Edited or censored, often to remove sensitive information.

Example: The report was redacted to protect the identities of the witnesses.

verb

Definition: To have removed or edited out sensitive or confidential information from a document or text before it is published or shared.

Example: The report was redacted to protect the identities of the witnesses.

redaction

IPA: /rɪˈdækʃən/

KK: /rɪˈdækʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of editing or revising a written work, often to prepare it for publication or to remove sensitive information.

Example: The redaction of the document was necessary to protect confidential information.

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