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smacker
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a loud kiss
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smacker: a loud kiss
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soul_kiss
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an openmouthed kiss in which your tongue is inserted into the other's mouth
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soul_kiss: an openmouthed kiss in which your tongue is inserted into the other's mouth
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catch
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the act of catching an object with the hands
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catch: the act of catching an object with the hands
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fair_catch
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(American football) a catch of a punt on the fly by a defensive player who has signalled that he will not run and so should not be tackled
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fair_catch: (American football) a catch of a punt on the fly by a defensive player who has signalled that he will not run and so should not be tackled
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interception
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(American football) the act of catching a football by a player on the opposing team
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interception: (American football) the act of catching a football by a player on the opposing team
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reception
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(American football) the act of catching a pass in football
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reception: (American football) the act of catching a pass in football
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rebound
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the act of securing possession of the rebounding basketball after a missed shot
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rebound: the act of securing possession of the rebounding basketball after a missed shot
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shoestring_catch
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(baseball) a running catch made near the ground
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shoestring_catch: (baseball) a running catch made near the ground
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mesh
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the act of interlocking or meshing
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mesh: the act of interlocking or meshing
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handling
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the action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means
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handling: the action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means
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fingering
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touching something with the fingers
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fingering: touching something with the fingers
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grope
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the act of groping; and instance of groping
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grope: the act of groping; and instance of groping
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audit
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a methodical examination or review of a condition or situation
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audit: a methodical examination or review of a condition or situation
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autopsy
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an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease
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autopsy: an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease
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check-in
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the act of reporting your presence (as at an airport or a hotel)
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check-in: the act of reporting your presence (as at an airport or a hotel)
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check
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the act of inspecting or verifying
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check: the act of inspecting or verifying
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spot_check
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a check on work performance or product quality made at random times without warning
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spot_check: a check on work performance or product quality made at random times without warning
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checkup
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a thorough physical examination; includes a variety of tests depending on the age and sex and health of the person
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checkup: a thorough physical examination; includes a variety of tests depending on the age and sex and health of the person
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comparison
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the act of examining resemblances
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comparison: the act of examining resemblances
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fine-tooth_comb
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a method of examining in minute detail
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fine-tooth_comb: a method of examining in minute detail
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follow-up
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a subsequent examination of a patient for the purpose of monitoring earlier treatment
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follow-up: a subsequent examination of a patient for the purpose of monitoring earlier treatment
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going-over
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a careful and thorough inspection
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going-over: a careful and thorough inspection
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once-over
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a swift cursory examination or inspection
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once-over: a swift cursory examination or inspection
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ophthalmoscopy
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examination of the interior of an eye using an ophthalmoscope
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ophthalmoscopy: examination of the interior of an eye using an ophthalmoscope
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palpation
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a method of examination in which the examiner feels the size or shape or firmness or location of something (of body parts when the examiner is a health professional)
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palpation: a method of examination in which the examiner feels the size or shape or firmness or location of something (of body parts when the examiner is a health professional)
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ballottement
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a palpatory technique for feeling a floating object in the body (especially for determining the position of a fetus by feeling the rebound of the fetus after a quick digital tap on the wall of the uterus)
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ballottement: a palpatory technique for feeling a floating object in the body (especially for determining the position of a fetus by feeling the rebound of the fetus after a quick digital tap on the wall of the uterus)
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tickle
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the act of tickling
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tickle: the act of tickling
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stroke
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a light touch with the hands
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stroke: a light touch with the hands
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caress
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a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)
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caress: a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)
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tag
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(sports) the act of touching a player in a game (which changes their status in the game)
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tag: (sports) the act of touching a player in a game (which changes their status in the game)
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joining
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the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
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joining: the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
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hit
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a connection made via the internet to another website
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hit: a connection made via the internet to another website
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interconnection
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(computer science) the act of interconnecting (wires or computers or theories etc.)
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interconnection: (computer science) the act of interconnecting (wires or computers or theories etc.)
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intersection
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the act of intersecting (as joining by causing your path to intersect your target's path)
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intersection: the act of intersecting (as joining by causing your path to intersect your target's path)
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approximation
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the act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue
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approximation: the act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue
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concatenation
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the act of linking together as in a series or chain
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concatenation: the act of linking together as in a series or chain
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convergence
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the act of converging (coming closer)
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convergence: the act of converging (coming closer)
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merging
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the act of joining together as one
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merging: the act of joining together as one
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concourse
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a coming together of people
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concourse: a coming together of people
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encounter
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a casual meeting with a person or thing
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encounter: a casual meeting with a person or thing
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articulation
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the act of joining things in such a way that motion is possible
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articulation: the act of joining things in such a way that motion is possible
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junction
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an act of joining or adjoining things
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junction: an act of joining or adjoining things
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fastening
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the act of fastening things together
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fastening: the act of fastening things together
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loosening
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the act of making something less tight
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loosening: the act of making something less tight
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tightening
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the act of making something tighter
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tightening: the act of making something tighter
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ligation
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(surgery) tying a duct or blood vessel with a ligature (as to prevent bleeding during surgery)
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ligation: (surgery) tying a duct or blood vessel with a ligature (as to prevent bleeding during surgery)
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tubal_ligation
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a sterilization procedure with women; both Fallopian tubes are tied in two places and the tubes removed in between the ligations
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tubal_ligation: a sterilization procedure with women; both Fallopian tubes are tied in two places and the tubes removed in between the ligations
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bonding
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fastening firmly together
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bonding: fastening firmly together
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doweling
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fastening by dowels
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doweling: fastening by dowels
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grounding
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fastening electrical equipment to earth
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grounding: fastening electrical equipment to earth
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linkage
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the act of linking things together
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linkage: the act of linking things together
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tying
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the act of tying or binding things together
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tying: the act of tying or binding things together
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untying
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loosening the ties that fasten something
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untying: loosening the ties that fasten something
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welding
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fastening two pieces of metal together by softening with heat and applying pressure
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welding: fastening two pieces of metal together by softening with heat and applying pressure
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butt_welding
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creating a butt joint by welding
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butt_welding: creating a butt joint by welding
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spot_welding
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creating an overlapping joint by welding at small points
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spot_welding: creating an overlapping joint by welding at small points
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flare
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(baseball) a fly ball hit a short distance into the outfield
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flare: (baseball) a fly ball hit a short distance into the outfield
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Texas_leaguer
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(baseball) a fly ball that falls between and infielder and an outfielder
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Texas_leaguer: (baseball) a fly ball that falls between and infielder and an outfielder
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flash_welding
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butt welding by creating an electric arc between the two pieces which melts and joins them; used for joining segments of metal pipe
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flash_welding: butt welding by creating an electric arc between the two pieces which melts and joins them; used for joining segments of metal pipe
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lick
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touching with the tongue
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lick: touching with the tongue
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grazing
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the act of brushing against while passing
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grazing: the act of brushing against while passing
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tracing
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the discovery and description of the course of development of something
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tracing: the discovery and description of the course of development of something
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detection
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the act of detecting something; catching sight of something
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detection: the act of detecting something; catching sight of something
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self-discovery
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discovering your own individuality
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self-discovery: discovering your own individuality
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breakthrough
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making an important discovery
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breakthrough: making an important discovery
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determination
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the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
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determination: the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
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rediscovery
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the act of discovering again
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rediscovery: the act of discovering again
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designation
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the act of designating or identifying something
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designation: the act of designating or identifying something
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Bertillon_system
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a system or procedure for identifying persons
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Bertillon_system: a system or procedure for identifying persons
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fingerprinting
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the procedure of taking inked impressions of a person's fingerprints for the purpose of identification
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fingerprinting: the procedure of taking inked impressions of a person's fingerprints for the purpose of identification
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genetic_profiling
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the procedure of analyzing the DNA in samples of a person's body tissue or body fluid for the purpose of identification
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genetic_profiling: the procedure of analyzing the DNA in samples of a person's body tissue or body fluid for the purpose of identification
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diagnosis
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identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon
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diagnosis: identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon
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blood_typing
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determining a person's blood type by serological methods
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blood_typing: determining a person's blood type by serological methods
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medical_diagnosis
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identification of a disease from its symptoms
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medical_diagnosis: identification of a disease from its symptoms
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prenatal_diagnosis
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any of the diagnostic procedures used to determine whether a fetus has a genetic abnormality
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prenatal_diagnosis: any of the diagnostic procedures used to determine whether a fetus has a genetic abnormality
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differential_diagnosis
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a systematic method of diagnosing a disorder (e.g., headache) that lacks unique symptoms or signs
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differential_diagnosis: a systematic method of diagnosing a disorder (e.g., headache) that lacks unique symptoms or signs
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prognosis
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a prediction of the course of a disease
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prognosis: a prediction of the course of a disease
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resolution
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finding a solution to a problem
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resolution: finding a solution to a problem
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validation
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the act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something
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validation: the act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something
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authentication
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validating the authenticity of something or someone
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authentication: validating the authenticity of something or someone
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documentation
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documentary validation
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documentation: documentary validation
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monetization
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establishing something (e.g. gold or silver) as the legal tender of a country
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monetization: establishing something (e.g. gold or silver) as the legal tender of a country
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probate
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the act of proving that an instrument purporting to be a will was signed and executed in accord with legal requirements
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probate: the act of proving that an instrument purporting to be a will was signed and executed in accord with legal requirements
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demonetization
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ending something (e.g. gold or silver) as no longer the legal tender of a country
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demonetization: ending something (e.g. gold or silver) as no longer the legal tender of a country
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falsification
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the act of determining that something is false
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falsification: the act of determining that something is false
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localization
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a determination of the place where something is
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localization: a determination of the place where something is
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echolocation
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determining the location of something by measuring the time it takes for an echo to return from it
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echolocation: determining the location of something by measuring the time it takes for an echo to return from it
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predetermination
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the act of determining or ordaining in advance what is to take place
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predetermination: the act of determining or ordaining in advance what is to take place
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rectification
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determination of the length of a curve; finding a straight line equal in length to a given curve
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rectification: determination of the length of a curve; finding a straight line equal in length to a given curve
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redetermination
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determining again
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redetermination: determining again
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trigger
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an act that sets in motion some course of events
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trigger: an act that sets in motion some course of events
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fomentation
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deliberate and intentional triggering (of trouble or discord)
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fomentation: deliberate and intentional triggering (of trouble or discord)
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compulsion
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using force to cause something to occur
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compulsion: using force to cause something to occur
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influence
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causing something without any direct or apparent effort
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influence: causing something without any direct or apparent effort
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cross-pollination
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stimulating influence among diverse elements
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cross-pollination: stimulating influence among diverse elements
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exposure
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the act of subjecting someone to an influencing experience
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exposure: the act of subjecting someone to an influencing experience
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overexposure
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the act of exposing someone excessively to an influencing experience
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overexposure: the act of exposing someone excessively to an influencing experience
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underexposure
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inadequate publicity
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underexposure: inadequate publicity
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impingement
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influencing strongly
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impingement: influencing strongly
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manipulation
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exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
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manipulation: exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
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