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Exam: TOEFL

tabloid

IPA: /ˈtæb.lɔɪd/

KK: /ˈtæb.lɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a type of journalism that focuses on sensational stories, often about crime or scandal, and is usually presented in a condensed format.

Example: The tabloid newspaper featured shocking headlines about celebrity scandals.

noun

Definition: A type of newspaper that is smaller in size than a regular newspaper and often focuses on sensational news and images.

Example: She prefers reading the tabloid for its entertaining stories and colorful pictures.

tabloidism

IPA: /ˈtæb.lɔɪ.dɪ.zəm/

KK: /ˈtæb.lɔɪ.dɪ.zəm/

noun

Definition: The style of journalism that focuses on sensational news stories, often with exaggerated or shocking details, typically found in tabloid newspapers.

Example: The magazine is known for its tabloidism, featuring celebrity gossip and scandalous headlines.

taboo

IPA: /təˈbuː/

KK: /təˈbu/

adjective

Definition: Something that is not allowed or is considered wrong to talk about or do, often because of social or cultural beliefs.

Example: In some cultures, discussing death is considered a taboo topic.

noun

Definition: A rule or custom that forbids certain actions, words, or objects because they are considered sacred or socially unacceptable.

Example: In some cultures, discussing death is considered a taboo topic.

transitive verb

Definition: To forbid or restrict something from being used or discussed due to social or cultural reasons.

Example: In some cultures, certain topics are taboo and cannot be openly discussed.

tabooed

IPA: /təˈbuːd/

KK: /tæˈbuːd/

adjective

Definition: Something that is forbidden or not allowed, often due to social or cultural reasons.

Example: Discussing politics at family gatherings is often considered tabooed.

verb

Definition: To prohibit or restrict something, often due to social or cultural reasons.

Example: Certain topics are often tabooed in polite conversation.

tabular

IPA: /ˈtæbjʊlər/

KK: /ˈtæbjələr/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or arranged in a table format, often used to present data in a clear and organized way.

Example: The data was presented in a tabular format for easy comparison.

tabulate

IPA: /N/A/

KK: /N/A/

adjective

Definition: Not a valid English word.

Example: N/A

transitive verb

Definition: To organize data or information into a table or chart format for easier understanding and analysis.

Example: The researcher decided to tabulate the survey results to present them clearly.

tabulated

IPA: /ˈtæbjʊleɪtɪd/

KK: /tæbjuˌleɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Formatted in a way that presents information in rows and columns, similar to a table.

Example: The data was tabulated for easier analysis and comparison.

verb

Definition: To arrange data or information in a table or systematic format for easy reference or analysis.

Example: The results of the survey were tabulated for better understanding.

tabulation

IPA: /ˌtæbjʊˈleɪʃən/

KK: /tæbjuˈleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of organizing data into a table or chart to make it easier to read and understand.

Example: The tabulation of the survey results helped us see the trends clearly.

tabulator

IPA: /ˈtæbjʊleɪtə/

KK: /tæb.jə.leɹ/

noun

Definition: A device or machine that organizes and displays information, often from punched cards or for setting margins on a typewriter.

Example: The tabulator helped the researchers analyze the data more efficiently.

tachometer

IPA: /tæˈkɒməˌtər/

KK: /tæˈkɑːmətər/

noun

Definition: A device that measures how fast something is rotating, usually in terms of rotations per minute.

Example: The mechanic used a tachometer to check the engine's speed.

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