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Exam: TOEFL

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.

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.

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.

recyclability

IPA: /ˌriːˌsaɪkəˈbɪləti/

KK: /riˈsaɪkləˌbɪləti/

noun

Definition: The ability of a material to be processed and used again after its initial use.

Example: The recyclability of plastic products is important for reducing waste.

recyclable

IPA: /rɪˈsaɪkləbl/

KK: /riˈsaɪkləbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can be processed and used again instead of being thrown away.

Example: Many products are made from recyclable materials, which helps reduce waste.

noun

Definition: An item that can be processed and used again instead of being thrown away.

Example: Many products are made from recyclable materials, helping to reduce waste.

recycle

IPA: //rɪˈsaɪkl//

KK: /rɪˈsaɪkl/

noun

Definition: The process of converting waste materials into reusable materials to reduce waste and conserve resources.

Example: The city has implemented a program to encourage residents to participate in recycling.

transitive verb

Definition: To process waste materials so that they can be used again, often to create new products.

Example: We should recycle plastic bottles to help reduce waste.

recycled

IPA: /rɪˈsaɪkəld/

KK: /rɪˈsaɪkəld/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been processed and reused instead of being thrown away.

Example: The store sells products made from recycled materials.

verb

Definition: To process used materials so they can be used again instead of being thrown away.

Example: The company recycled old newspapers to make new paper products.

recycler

IPA: /rɪˈsaɪklər/

KK: /rɪˈsaɪklər/

noun

Definition: A person or machine that processes materials to be reused instead of thrown away.

Example: The recycler collected old newspapers and plastic bottles for processing.

recycling

IPA: /rɪˈsaɪklɪŋ/

KK: /riˈsaɪklɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of collecting and processing materials that would otherwise be thrown away, so they can be used again.

Example: Recycling helps reduce waste and conserve natural resources.

verb

Definition: To process used materials so they can be made into new products, reducing waste and conserving resources.

Example: Many communities have programs for recycling plastic and paper.

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