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Topic: Technology

segmented

IPA: /ˈsɛɡ.mən.tɪd/

KK: /ˈsɛɡmɛntɪd/

adjective

Definition: Divided into separate parts or sections that are distinct from each other.

Example: The segmented market allows companies to target specific groups of consumers more effectively.

select

IPA: /sɪˈlɛkt/

KK: /sɪˈlɛkt/

adjective

Definition: Careful or refined in making choices; having special quality or value.

Example: She only buys select fruits from the market.

intransitive verb

Definition: To make a choice or pick something from a group.

Example: You can select your favorite dish from the menu.

noun

Definition: A group of items or people that are chosen or preferred over others, often because they have special qualities or value.

Example: The select of the best students were invited to the award ceremony.

transitive verb

Definition: To choose something from a group of options.

Example: Please select your favorite dish from the menu.

selectable

IPA: /sɪˈlɛktəbl/

KK: /sɪˈlɛktəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be chosen or picked from a group or list.

Example: The options on the menu are selectable based on your preferences.

selector

IPA: /sɪˈlɛktər/

KK: /sɪˈlɛktər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that chooses or picks something from a group.

Example: The selector for the music playlist chose the best songs for the party.

selsyn

IPA: /ˈsɛl.sɪn/

KK: /sɛlˌsɪn/

noun

Definition: A device that transmits the position or movement of an angle from one part of a machine to another, often used in generators and motors.

Example: The engineer installed a selsyn to ensure accurate position feedback between the generator and the motor.

semaphore

IPA: /sɪˈmɛfər/

KK: /sɪˈmɛfər/

noun

Definition: A device used to send messages visually, often with flags or lights, commonly used in transportation like railroads.

Example: The train conductor used a semaphore to signal the train to stop.

transitive verb

Definition: To send a message or signal using a system of flags or lights that represent letters or numbers.

Example: The operator used a semaphore to communicate with the ship in the distance.

semiautomatic

IPA: /ˌsɛm.iˈɔː.təˌmæt.ɪk/

KK: /ˌsɛmɪˈɔːtəˌmætɪk/

adjective

Definition: Partially automatic, requiring some manual action to operate, such as squeezing the trigger for each shot.

Example: The semiautomatic rifle allows for quick firing while still requiring the shooter to pull the trigger each time.

noun

Definition: A type of firearm that automatically reloads after each shot but requires the shooter to pull the trigger for each shot.

Example: The police officer carried a semiautomatic for protection.

semiautonomous

IPA: /ˌsɛm.i.ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs/

KK: /ˌsɛmɪɔˈtɒnəməs/

adjective

Definition: Partially able to govern itself while still being part of a larger organization or system.

Example: The region has a semiautonomous government that makes decisions on local matters.

semibold

IPA: /ˈsɛmɪboʊld/

KK: /ˈsɛmɪboʊld/

adjective

Definition: A style of typeface that is thicker than regular but not as thick as bold, often used for emphasis in text.

Example: The title was printed in semibold to make it stand out from the rest of the text.

semiconducting

IPA: /ˌsɛmɪkənˈdʌktɪŋ/

KK: /sɛmɪkənˈdʌktɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Having the properties or characteristics of a material that can conduct electricity under certain conditions, but not as well as a conductor.

Example: Silicon is a semiconducting material commonly used in electronic devices.

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