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Exam: IELTS

recalibration

IPA: /ˌriːkælɪˈbreɪʃən/

KK: /ˌriːˌkælɪˈbreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of adjusting or correcting something to ensure it works accurately or effectively, often used in technical or scientific contexts.

Example: The recalibration of the instruments was necessary to ensure accurate measurements.

recall

IPA: /rɪˈkɔːl/

KK: /rɪˈkɔl/

noun

Definition: The act of asking for something to be returned, especially when it is found to be faulty or defective.

Example: The company issued a recall for the faulty toys to ensure customer safety.

transitive verb

Definition: To bring something back or to ask someone to return, often used when talking about memories or products that need to be returned.

Example: The company decided to recall the faulty products to ensure customer safety.

recallable

IPA: /rɪˈkɔːləbl/

KK: /rɪˈkɔləbəl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be brought back or remembered.

Example: The recallable items can be returned to the store within 30 days.

recanalization

IPA: /ˌriːkənəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /riˌkænəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of restoring the flow in a channel that has been blocked or interrupted, such as a blood vessel.

Example: The doctor performed a recanalization to improve blood flow to the heart.

recant

IPA: /rɪˈkænt/

KK: /rɪˈkænt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To formally take back or withdraw a statement or belief that one previously held.

Example: After much consideration, she decided to recant her earlier statement about the incident.

transitive verb

Definition: To formally take back or withdraw a statement or belief that one has previously expressed or committed to.

Example: After much consideration, she decided to recant her earlier statement about the incident.

recantation

IPA: /rɪˈkænteɪʃən/

KK: /rɪˌkænteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of taking back a statement or belief that one previously held.

Example: After much consideration, she made a recantation of her earlier claims.

recanter

IPA: /rɪˈkæntər/

KK: /rɪˈkæntər/

noun

Definition: A person who withdraws or renounces a statement or belief they previously held.

Example: The recanter publicly apologized for his earlier statements.

recapitulate

IPA: /ˌriːkəˈpɪtʃʊleɪt/

KK: /ˌriːkəˈpɪtʃʊleɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To summarize or restate the main points of something.

Example: At the end of the lecture, the professor will recapitulate the key concepts discussed.

transitive verb

Definition: To summarize or restate the main points of something in a clear and concise way.

Example: In her presentation, she will recapitulate the key findings of the research.

recapitulation

IPA: /ˌriːkəˌpɪtʃʊˈleɪʃən/

KK: /ˌriːkəˌpɪtʃʊˈleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A brief summary or overview of something, often highlighting the main points or ideas.

Example: The teacher provided a recapitulation of the main topics covered in the lecture.

recapping

IPA: //rɪˈkæpɪŋ//

KK: /rɪˈkæpɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A summary or restatement of the main points or ideas, often used to clarify or reinforce information.

Example: At the end of the meeting, the manager gave a recapping of the key decisions made.

verb

Definition: To summarize or restate the main points of something, often after it has been discussed or presented.

Example: After the meeting, she spent a few minutes recapping the key decisions made.

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