Vocabularies

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noun
ˌɒp.tɪ.maɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

The action of making the best or most effective use of something.

"Proper optimization increases resource efficiency."

noun
ˌæɡ.roʊ.iˈkɒl.ə.dʒi

A scientific discipline that studies agricultural systems by applying ecological concepts and principles.

"Agroecology promotes eco-friendly farming."

noun
ˌbaɪ.oʊ.daɪˈvɜː.sə.ti

The variety of plant and animal life in the world or in a particular habitat.

"Biodiversity loss threatens food security."

noun
ˌnæn.oʊ.tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

The branch of technology that deals with dimensions and tolerances of less than 100 nanometers.

"Nanotechnology is advancing medical treatments."

noun
ˌkʌl.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən

The action of cultivating land, or the state of being cultivated.

"Sustainable cultivation practices protect the soil."

noun
ˈmaɪ.krəʊ.klaɪ.mət

The climate of a very small or restricted area, especially when this differs from the climate of the surrounding area.

"The forest creates its own microclimate."

noun
ˌkɒm.pjʊˈteɪ.ʃən

The action of mathematical calculation.

"Complex computation is required for AI models."

noun
kənˈvɜː.dʒəns

The process or state of converging.

"The convergence of technology and healthcare is transforming medical science."

noun
səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ə.ti

The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.

"Sustainability ensures a better future for coming generations."

noun
ˌsaɪ.bəˈnet.ɪks

The science of communications and automatic control systems in both machines and living things.

"Cybernetics plays a crucial role in artificial intelligence."

noun
ˌɔːɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən

The action or process of making or becoming greater in size or amount.

"The augmentation of human capabilities through AI is fascinating."

noun
rɪˈzɪl.jəns

The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.

"Mental resilience helps in overcoming life's challenges."

noun
/taɪm ˈblɒkɪŋ/

A scheduling technique where specific time periods are allocated for different tasks or activities to improve productivity and focus.

"Using time-blocking helped him finish tasks efficiently."

noun
/ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/

The ability to accomplish a job with a minimum expenditure of time and effort; competency in performance.

"The new system improved the company's efficiency."

noun
/əˈlɒt.mənt/

The distribution or allocation of something, especially resources or portions.

"Each department received an allotment of resources."

noun
/ˌfræɡ.mən ˈteɪ.ʃən/

The process or state of breaking or being broken into fragments; division into parts.

"The fragmentation of data slowed down the process."

adjective
/ˈɒp.tɪ.məl/

Best or most favorable; optimum; most effective under particular conditions.

"The design ensures optimal energy efficiency."

noun
/ˈwɜːk.fləʊ/

The sequence of processes through which a piece of work passes from initiation to completion.

"A well-structured workflow enhances productivity."

verb
/prəˈkræs.tɪ.neɪt/

To delay or postpone action; to put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness.

"He tends to procrastinate when facing difficult tasks."

verb
/dɪˈlɪn.i.eɪt/

To describe or portray something precisely; to indicate the exact position of a border or boundary.

"The report delineates the responsibilities of each role."

verb
/ˈek.spə.daɪt/

To make an action or process happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.

"The manager decided to expedite the approval process."

adjective
/ˈsɜː.kəm.spekt/

Wary and unwilling to take risks; careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences.

"Investors must be circumspect before making decisions."

verb
/ˈskruː.tɪ.naɪz/

To examine or inspect closely and thoroughly; to look at critically or searchingly.

"The scientist scrutinized the research data for errors."

verb
/ɔːɡˈment/

To make something greater by adding to it; to increase or enhance in size, amount, or degree.

"The new technology augments the efficiency of production."