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Topic: Science

specifiable

IPA: /ˈspɛsɪfaɪəbl/

KK: /spɛsɪfaɪəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be clearly defined or identified; something that can be specified or detailed.

Example: The requirements for the project are not easily specifiable, making it hard to plan.

specific

IPA: //spɪˈsɪfɪk//

KK: /spɪˈsɪfɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a particular thing or person, often clearly defined or identified.

Example: The teacher gave specific instructions for the assignment.

noun

Definition: A particular quality or detail that makes something unique or different from others.

Example: The specific of the project were outlined in the proposal.

specification

IPA: /ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /spɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A detailed description that outlines the requirements or standards for something, often used in construction or manufacturing.

Example: The architect provided a clear specification for the new building project.

specificity

IPA: /spɪˈsɪfɪsɪti/

KK: /spɪˈsɪfɪsɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being precise or clearly defined, especially in relation to a particular condition or group.

Example: The specificity of the test ensures that it accurately identifies the disease without false positives.

specimen

IPA: /ˈspɛsɪmən/

KK: /ˈspɛsɪmən/

noun

Definition: A sample or individual item that is used for testing, analysis, or as an example of a larger group.

Example: The scientist collected a specimen of the plant for further study.

speckle

IPA: /ˈspɛkəl/

KK: /ˈspɛkəl/

noun

Definition: A small spot or mark, often of a different color, found on a surface or object.

Example: The bird's feathers were covered in beautiful speckles of blue and green.

verb

Definition: To cover or mark something with small spots or dots.

Example: The artist decided to speckle the canvas with bright colors.

spectinomycin

IPA: //spɛkˈtɪnəˌmaɪsɪn//

KK: /spɛkˈtɪnəˌmaɪsɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections, particularly those resistant to penicillin.

Example: The doctor prescribed spectinomycin to treat the patient's gonorrhea infection.

spectral

IPA: /ˈspɛktrəl/

KK: /ˈspɛktrəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or resembling a ghost or spirit; having a ghostly appearance.

Example: The old house had a spectral quality that made it seem haunted.

spectrally

IPA: /ˈspɛktrəli/

KK: /ˈspɛktrəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to or resembles a spectrum, often used in contexts involving light or sound waves.

Example: The colors of the rainbow can be described spectrally, showing a range of wavelengths.

spectrogram

IPA: /ˈspɛktrəˌɡræm/

KK: /spɛkˈtrɒɡræm/

noun

Definition: A visual representation that shows the different frequencies of sound or light, often used in scientific analysis.

Example: The scientist used a spectrogram to analyze the sound waves produced by the bird.

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