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Topic: Technology

depressurize

IPA: /dɪˈprɛʃəraɪz/

KK: /dɪˈprɛʃəraɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To lower the air or gas pressure inside a space, such as a container or vehicle.

Example: The technician had to depressurize the cabin before performing maintenance.

deprogrammer

IPA: /dɪˈproʊɡræmər/

KK: /dɪˈproʊɡræmər/

noun

Definition: A person who helps someone to stop following a particular belief or ideology, often used in the context of helping individuals leave cults or extreme groups.

Example: The deprogrammer worked tirelessly to help the young man regain his independence from the cult.

derailleur

IPA: /dɪˈreɪljər/

KK: /dɪˈreɪljər/

noun

Definition: A device on a bicycle that changes the gears by moving the chain between different sized sprockets.

Example: The cyclist adjusted the derailleur to switch to a higher gear for climbing the hill.

derate

IPA: /dɪˈreɪt/

KK: /dɪˈreɪt/

verb

Definition: To reduce the maximum capacity or performance level of equipment or materials, often due to wear or insufficient quality.

Example: The engineers decided to derate the generator to ensure it operated safely under the current conditions.

descramble

IPA: /dɪˈskræmbl/

KK: /dɪˈskræmbl/

transitive verb

Definition: To rearrange something that has been mixed up or scrambled back into its original order or form.

Example: The teacher asked the students to descramble the jumbled words in the exercise.

descrambler

IPA: /dɪˈskræmblər/

KK: /dɪˈskræmblər/

noun

Definition: A device or tool that converts scrambled information back into a clear and understandable format.

Example: The descrambler allowed us to watch the previously scrambled channels on our television.

deselect

IPA: //diːˈsɛlɛkt//

KK: /dɪˈsɛlɛkt/

verb

Definition: To remove something from a selected state, especially in a software context where you make a choice no longer active.

Example: You can deselect the option if you change your mind.

design

IPA: /dɪˈzaɪn/

KK: /dɪˈzaɪn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To create plans or drawings for something, often with a specific purpose in mind.

Example: She loves to design new furniture for her home.

noun

Definition: A plan or drawing that shows how something will be made or organized.

Example: The architect presented a beautiful design for the new building.

transitive verb

Definition: To create or plan something with a specific purpose or intention, often involving artistic or technical skills.

Example: She will design a new logo for the company.

designated

IPA: /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪtɪd/

KK: /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Referring to someone or something that has been officially chosen or assigned for a particular purpose or role.

Example: The designated driver ensured everyone got home safely after the party.

verb

Definition: To officially choose someone or something for a specific purpose or role.

Example: The committee designated her as the new team leader.

designator

IPA: /dɪˈzeɪɡnətər/

KK: /dɪˈzeɪɡnətər/

noun

Definition: A person or term that assigns a name or title to something.

Example: The designator of the project was responsible for choosing the name.

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