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Topic: Common Errors

em

IPA: /ɛm/

KK: /ɛm/

noun

Definition: A unit of measurement in printing that is equal to the height of the type size being used, often used to measure the width of printed text.

Example: The designer chose a font size of 12 ems for the layout of the magazine.

emend

IPA: /ɪˈmɛnd/

KK: /ɪˈmɛnd/

transitive verb

Definition: To make corrections or improvements to a text, especially by editing it carefully.

Example: The editor had to emend several errors in the manuscript before publication.

emendable

IPA: /ɪˈmɛndəbl/

KK: /ɪˈmɛndəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be corrected or improved.

Example: The manuscript was emendable, allowing the editor to make necessary changes.

emendate

IPA: /ɪˈmɛn.deɪt/

KK: /ɪˈmɛnˌdeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To make corrections or improvements to a text, especially by editing or revising it.

Example: The editor had to emendate the manuscript before it could be published.

emendation

IPA: /ɪˌmɛnˈdeɪʃən/

KK: /ɪˌmɛnˈdeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A change made to a text to correct or improve it.

Example: The editor made several emendations to the manuscript before publication.

emender

IPA: /ɪˈmɛndər/

KK: /ɪˈmɛndər/

noun

Definition: A person who makes corrections or improvements to a text or document.

Example: The emender carefully reviewed the manuscript to fix any errors before publication.

emphasise

IPA: /ˈɛm.fə.saɪz/

KK: /ˈɛm fə saɪz/

verb

Definition: To give special importance or attention to something when speaking or writing.

Example: The teacher wanted to emphasise the importance of studying for the exam.

emphasize

IPA: /ˈɛm.fə.saɪz/

KK: /ˈɛm fə saɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something more noticeable or important by stressing it or highlighting it.

Example: The teacher wanted to emphasize the importance of studying for the exam.

emptier

IPA: /ˈɛmptiər/

KK: /ˈɛmptiər/

adjective

Definition: Having less content or being more vacant than something else.

Example: The room felt emptier after the furniture was removed.

emptiest

IPA: /ˈɛmptiɪst/

KK: /ˈɛmptiɪst/

adjective

Definition: Having the least amount of content or being completely devoid of anything.

Example: The room was the emptiest I had ever seen, with nothing but bare walls and a single chair.

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