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Topic: Technology

potentiometer

IPA: /pəˈtɛnʧiˌoʊmɪtər/

KK: /pəˈtɛnʧiˌoʊmɪtər/

noun

Definition: A device that has three connections and can change its resistance, often used to control volume in electronic devices like radios and TVs.

Example: The technician adjusted the potentiometer to increase the volume of the speaker.

power

IPA: /ˈpaʊər/

KK: /ˈpaʊər/

adjective

Definition: Having influence or control in a particular area, often related to business, politics, or energy.

Example: She wore a power suit to the meeting to impress the executives.

noun

Definition: The ability or capacity to do something or act in a certain way; it can also refer to control or influence over others.

Example: The government has the power to create new laws.

transitive verb

Definition: To provide energy or force to something, especially in a mechanical context.

Example: The new engine can power the entire vehicle efficiently.

powered

IPA: /ˈpaʊərd/

KK: /ˈpaʊərd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has its own source of energy or power, often used for machines or devices that operate independently without needing help from outside sources.

Example: The self-powered generator can operate without being plugged into the wall.

verb

Definition: To supply energy or force to something, enabling it to function or operate.

Example: The new engine powered the car efficiently.

powerhouse

IPA: /ˈpaʊərˌhaʊs/

KK: /ˈpaʊərˌhaʊs/

noun

Definition: A person or organization that has a lot of energy, influence, or power, often achieving great success or impact.

Example: The new tech startup quickly became a powerhouse in the industry.

practicability

IPA: /ˌpræktɪˈkæbɪlɪti/

KK: /ˌpræktɪˈkæbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being able to be done or achieved; how feasible something is.

Example: The practicability of the new plan was discussed in the meeting.

practicable

IPA: /ˈpræktɪkəbl/

KK: /ˈpræktɪkəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be done or put into practice; feasible and usable for a specific purpose.

Example: The team found a practicable solution to the problem that everyone could agree on.

practicableness

IPA: /ˈpræk.tɪ.kə.bəl.nəs/

KK: /ˈpræktɪkəblnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being able to be done or put into practice; feasibility.

Example: The practicableness of the plan was questioned by many experts.

practical

IPA: /ˈpræktɪkəl/

KK: /ˈpræktɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to actions or situations that are useful and effective in real life, rather than just theoretical or abstract.

Example: She has a practical approach to solving problems, focusing on what works best in real situations.

noun

Definition: A practical is a type of examination or activity that involves demonstrating skills or applying knowledge in a real-world situation.

Example: The students prepared for their practical by practicing their skills in the lab.

practicality

IPA: /prækˈtɪkəlɪti/

KK: /præktɪˈkælɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being useful and sensible in real situations.

Example: The practicality of the new design makes it easier to use in everyday life.

preact

IPA: /priˈækt/

KK: /priˈækt/

transitive verb

Definition: To take action in advance or before a certain event occurs.

Example: The team decided to preact to the potential issues before they became serious problems.

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