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Topic: Science

audiometer

IPA: /ˈɔːdiˌɒmɪtə/

KK: /ˈɔːdiˌɒmɪtə/

noun

Definition: A device used to measure how well a person can hear sounds, especially at different pitches.

Example: The audiometer indicated that she had normal hearing ability.

audiometric

IPA: /ˌɔːdiəˈmɛtrɪk/

KK: /ɔːdiəˈmɛtrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to the measurement of hearing ability using specialized equipment.

Example: The audiometric tests helped determine the extent of her hearing loss.

auditive

IPA: /əˈdɪtɪv/

KK: /ɔˈdɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Related to the sense of hearing.

Example: The auditive skills of the students were tested during the music class.

auditory

IPA: /ɔːˈdɪtəri/

KK: /ɔːˈdɪtəri/

adjective

Definition: Related to the sense of hearing or the ability to hear.

Example: The auditory system is essential for communication and understanding sounds.

augend

IPA: /ˈɔːɡɛnd/

KK: /ˈɔːɡɛnd/

noun

Definition: A number that is added to another number in an addition operation.

Example: In the equation 5 + 3, the number 5 is the augend.

augite

IPA: /ˈɔːɡaɪt/

KK: /ˈɔːɡaɪt/

noun

Definition: A dark mineral that is usually black or dark green and is a type of pyroxene found in igneous rocks, containing elements like aluminum, iron, and magnesium.

Example: The geologist identified the rock as containing augite, which is common in volcanic formations.

augitic

IPA: /ɔːˈdʒɪtɪk/

KK: /ɔːˈdʒɪtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a specific type of mineral called augite, often found in certain types of rocks.

Example: The geologist identified the augitic composition of the rock sample during the analysis.

augment

IPA: /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/

KK: /ɔɡˈmɛnt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become larger or greater in size, amount, or degree.

Example: The company's profits began to augment after the new marketing strategy was implemented.

noun

Definition: A change in a vowel or the addition of a vowel to indicate past tense in certain languages, particularly in Greek and Sanskrit.

Example: In ancient Greek, the augment is used to show that a verb is in the past tense.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something larger or greater by adding to it, especially in size, amount, or degree.

Example: The company plans to augment its workforce to meet the increasing demand.

augmentation

IPA: /ɔːɡˈmɛn.teɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ɔɡˈmɛnˌteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of making something larger or greater in size, amount, or degree.

Example: The augmentation of the city's infrastructure is necessary to support its growing population.

augmenter

IPA: /ɔːɡˈmɛntər/

KK: /ɔːɡˈmɛntər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that makes something larger or increases it in size, amount, or degree.

Example: The augmenter played a crucial role in enhancing the performance of the system.

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