IPA: /ɛm/
KK: /ɛm/
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.
IPA: /ɪˈmɛnd/
KK: /ɪˈmɛnd/
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.
IPA: /ɪˈmɛndəbl/
KK: /ɪˈmɛndəbl/
Definition: Able to be corrected or improved.
Example: The manuscript was emendable, allowing the editor to make necessary changes.
IPA: /ɪˈmɛn.deɪt/
KK: /ɪˈmɛnˌdeɪt/
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.
IPA: /ɪˌmɛnˈdeɪʃən/
KK: /ɪˌmɛnˈdeɪʃən/
Definition: A change made to a text to correct or improve it.
Example: The editor made several emendations to the manuscript before publication.
IPA: /ɪˈmɛndər/
KK: /ɪˈmɛndər/
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.
IPA: /ˈɛm.fə.saɪz/
KK: /ˈɛm fə saɪz/
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.
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.
IPA: /ˈɛmptiər/
KK: /ˈɛmptiər/
Definition: Having less content or being more vacant than something else.
Example: The room felt emptier after the furniture was removed.
IPA: /ˈɛmptiɪst/
KK: /ˈɛmptiɪst/
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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