professional (pr -f sh -n l) adj. 1. a.

Of, relating to, engaged in, or suitable for a profession: lawyers, doctors, and other professional people. b. Conforming to the standards of a profession: professional behavior. 2. Engaging in a given activity as a source of livelihood or as a career: a professional writer. 3. Performed by persons receiving pay: professional football. 4. Having or showing great skill; expert: a professional repair job. n. 1. A person following a profession, especially a learned profession. 2. One who earns a living in a given or implied occupation: hired a professional to decorate the house. 3. A skilled practitioner; an expert. profes sionally adv. professional [prfnl] adj 1. of, relating to, suitable for, or engaged in as a profession 2. engaging in an activity for gain or as a means of livelihood 3. extremely competent in a job, etc. 4. undertaken or performed for gain or by people who are paid n 1. (Business / Professions) a person who belongs to or engages in one of the professions 2. a person who engages for his livelihood in some activity also pursued by amateurs 3. a person who engages in an activity with great competence 4. (General Sporting Terms) an expert player of a game who gives instruction, esp to members of a club by whom he is hired professionally adv Noun 1. professional - a person engaged in one of the learned professions professional person professional organisation, professional organization - an organization of and for professional people adult, grownup - a fully developed person from maturity onward careerist - a professional who is intent on furthering his or her career by any possible means and often at the expense of their own integrity craftsman - a professional whose work is consistently of high quality; "as an actor he was a consummate craftsman" critic - a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art educator, pedagog, pedagogue - someone who educates young people caregiver, health care provider, health professional, PCP, primary care provider - a person who helps in identifying or preventing or treating illness or disability attorney, lawyer - a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

bibliothec, librarian - a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services practician, practitioner - someone who practices a learned profession publisher - a person engaged in publishing periodicals or books or music yuppie - a young upwardly mobile professional individual; a well-paid middle-class professional who works in a city and has a luxurious life style 2. professional - an athlete who plays for pay pro athlete, jock - a person trained to compete in sports free agent - (sports) a professional athlete who is free to sign a contract to play for any team semipro, semiprofessional - an athlete who plays for pay on a part-time basis amateur - an athlete who does not play for pay 3. professional - an authority qualified to teach apprentices master authority - an expert whose views are taken as definitive; "he is an authority on corporate law" past master - someone who was formerly a master Adj. 1. professional - engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood; "the professional man or woman possesses distinctive qualifications"; "began her professional career after the Olympics"; "professional theater"; "professional football"; "a professional cook"; "professional actors and athletes" nonprofessional - not professional; not engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or for gain; "the nonprofessional wives of his male colleagues"; "nonprofessional actors" 2. professional - of or relating to or suitable as a profession; "professional organizations"; "a professional field such as law" 3. professional - characteristic of or befitting a profession or one engaged in a profession; "professional conduct"; "professional ethics"; "a thoroughly professional performance" unprofessional - not characteristic of or befitting a profession or one engaged in a profession; "described in unprofessional language so that high school students could understand it"; "was censured for unprofessional conduct"; "unprofessional repairs" 4. professional - of or relating to a profession; "we need professional advice"; "professional training"; "professional equipment for his new office" 5. professional - engaged in by members of a profession; "professional occupations include medicine and the law and teaching" white-collar - of or designating salaried professional or clerical work or workers; "the coal miner's son aspired to a white-collar occupation as a bookkeeper" Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc. professional adjective 1. qualified, trained, skilled, white-collar professional people like doctors and engineers 2. expert, experienced, finished, skilled, masterly, efficient, crack (slang), polished, practised, ace (informal), accomplished, slick, competent, tasty (Brit. informal), adept, proficient She told me we'd done a really professional job.

expert incapable, inexperienced, incompetent, inefficient, inept, unskilled, unqualified, untrained, amateurish, unpolished 3. full-time, paid, non-amateur He spent several years as a professional football player. noun expert, authority, master, pro (informal), specialist, guru, buff (informal), wizard, adept, whizz (informal), maestro, virtuoso, boffin (Brit. informal), hotshot (informal), past master, dab hand (Brit. informal), wonk (informal), maven (U.S.), fundi (S. African) a dedicated professional realize (r -l z ) v. realized, realizing, realizes v.tr. 1. To comprehend completely or correctly. 2. To bring into reality; make real: He finally realized his lifelong ambition to learn how to play the violin. 3. To make realistic: a film that realizes court life of the 17th century. 4. To obtain or achieve, as gain or profit: She realized a substantial return on the investment. 5. To bring in (a sum) as profit by sale. v.intr. To exchange holdings or goods for money. [French raliser, from Old French, from real, real; see real1.] re aliz able adj. re aliz er n. realize, realise [r z] la vb 1. (when tr, may take a clause as object) to become conscious or aware of (something) 2. (tr, often passive) to bring (a plan, ambition, etc.) to fruition; make actual or concrete 3. (tr) to give (something, such as a drama or film) the appearance of reality 4. (Business / Commerce) (tr) (of goods, property, etc.) to sell for or make (a certain sum) this table realized 800 5. (Economics, Accounting & Finance / Banking & Finance) (tr) to convert (property or goods) into cash 6. (Music / Classical Music) (tr) (of a musicologist or performer) a. to expand or complete (a thorough-bass part in a piece of baroque music) by supplying the harmonies indicated in the figured bass b. to reconstruct (a composition) from an incomplete set of parts 7. (Linguistics / Phonetics & Phonology) to sound or utter (a phoneme or other speech sound) in actual speech; articulate realizable , realisable adj realizably , realisably adv realization , realisation n realizer , realiser n

Verb 1. realize - be fully aware or cognizant of agnise, agnize, recognize, realise, recognise cognise, cognize, know - be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about; "I know that the President lied to the people"; "I want to know who is winning the game!"; "I know it's time" know - know the nature or character of; "we all knew her as a big show-off" 2. realize - perceive (an idea or situation) mentally; "Now I see!"; "I just can't see your point"; "Does she realize how important this decision is?"; "I don't understand the idea" see, understand, realise perceive - become conscious of; "She finally perceived the futility of her protest" take account, appreciate - be fully aware of; realize fully; "Do you appreciate the full meaning of this letter?" envision, fancy, picture, visualize, image, visualise, figure, see, project - imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind; "I can't see him on horseback!"; "I can see what will happen"; "I can see a risk in this strategy" see - see and understand, have a good eye; "The artist must first learn to see" 3. realize - make real or concrete; give reality or substance to; "our ideas must be substantiated into actions" actualise, actualize, substantiate, realise create, make - make or cause to be or to become; "make a mess in one's office"; "create a furor" incarnate - make concrete and real express - manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait); "Many of the laboratory animals express the trait" 4. realize - earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages; "How much do you make a month in your new job?"; "She earns a lot in her new job"; "this merger brought in lots of money"; "He clears $5,000 each month" earn, realise, pull in, bring in, gain, make, take in, clear make - act in a certain way so as to acquire; "make friends"; "make enemies" acquire, get - come into the possession of something concrete or abstract; "She got a lot of paintings from her uncle"; "They acquired a new pet"; "Get your results the next day"; "Get permission to take a few days off from work" squeeze out, eke out - make by laborious and precarious means; "He eked out a living as a painter" turn a profit, profit - make a profit; gain money or materially; "The company has not profited from the merger" rake off - take money from an illegal transaction take home, bring home - earn as a salary or wage; "How much does your wife take home after taxes and other deductions?" rake in, shovel in - earn large sums of money; "Since she accepted the new position, she has been raking it in"

net, sack up, sack, clear - make as a net profit; "The company cleared $1 million" gross - earn before taxes, expenses, etc. pay, bear, yield - bring in; "interest-bearing accounts"; "How much does this savings certificate pay annually?" 5. realize - convert into cash; of goods and property realise commerce, commercialism, mercantilism - transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services) sell - exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent; "He sold his house in January"; "She sells her body to survive and support her drug habit" 6. realize - expand or complete (a part in a piece of baroque music) by supplying the harmonies indicated in the figured bass realise music - an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner harmonise, harmonize - write a harmony for Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc. realize verb 1. become aware of, understand, recognize, appreciate, take in, grasp, conceive, catch on (informal), comprehend, twig (Brit. informal), get the message, apprehend, become conscious of, be cognizant of As soon as we realized what was going on, we moved the children away. 2. fulfil, achieve, accomplish, bring about, carry through, make real, make concrete, actualize, make happen, make a reality Realize your dreams! Pursue your passions! 3. achieve, do, effect, complete, perform, fulfil, accomplish, bring about, consummate, incarnate, bring off, make concrete, bring to fruition, actualize, make happen, effectuate, reify, carry out or through The kaleidoscopic quality of the book is brilliantly realized on stage. 4. sell for, go for, bring or take in, make, get, clear, produce, gain, net, earn, obtain, acquire A selection of correspondence from P.G. Wodehouse realized 1,232. realize v realize, realise [rilaiz] 1 to know; to understand I realize that I can't have everything I want; I realized my mistake. 2 to make real; to make (something) come true He realized his ambition to become an astronaut; My worst fears were realized. 3 to make (money) by selling something He realized $60,000 on the sale of his apartment. n reali zation, reali sation the act of realizing the realization of his mistake/hopes. magazine (m g -z n , m g -z n ) n. 1. A periodical containing a collection of articles, stories, pictures, or other features. 2. A television program that presents a variety of topics, usually on current events, in a format that often includes interviews and commentary. 3. a. A place where goods are stored, especially a building in a fort or a storeroom on a warship where ammunition is kept. b. The contents of a storehouse, especially a stock of ammunition.

4. a. A compartment in some types of firearms, often a small detachable box, in which cartridges are held to be fed into the firing chamber. b. A compartment in a camera in which rolls or cartridges of film are held for feeding through the exposure mechanism. c. Any of various compartments attached to machines, used for storing or supplying necessary material. adj. Of or relating to periodicals: a magazine story. [French magasin, storehouse, from Old French magazin (possibly via Old Italian magazzino), from Arabic ma zin, pl. of ma zan, from azana, to store, from Aramaic assen, to possess, hoard, derived stem of
san, to be strong; see sn in Semitic roots.]

The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. magazine [mgzin] n 1. (Communication Arts / Journalism & Publishing) a periodical paperback publication containing articles, fiction, photographs, etc. 2. (Military / Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) a metal box or drum holding several cartridges used in some kinds of automatic firearms; it is removed and replaced when empty 3. (Military) a building or compartment for storing weapons, explosives, military provisions, etc. 4. (Military / Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) a stock of ammunition 5. (Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) a device for continuously recharging a handling system, stove, or boiler with solid fuel 6. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Photography) Photog another name for cartridge [5] 7. a rack for automatically feeding a number of slides through a projector 8. (Communication Arts / Broadcasting) a TV or radio programme made up of a series of short nonfiction items [via French magasin from Italian magazzino, from Arabic makhzin, plural of makhzan storehouse, from khazana to store away] Collins English Dictionary Complete and Unabridged HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003 Magazine a place where goods are stored; a warehouse or depot, 1583; a building in which arms, ammunition, or provision for an army are kept for use in time of war, 1596; in modern times it is a periodical publication which contains a wide range of articles, pictures, and advertisements, aimed at a class, age group, or other category of readers interested in a specific subject or place. Examples: magazine of arms, 1810; of bliss, 1599; of chaises, 1786; of coal, 1771; of darts and arrow, 1781; of flesh, milk, butter, and cheese, 1719; of knowledge, 1836; of law, 1760; of learning, 1610; of malice, 1750; of nourishment, 1615; of petitions, 1817; of powder (gunpowder),

1613; of power, 1836; of provisions, 1589; of sin, 1709; of topics, 1795; of good words, 1638; cloudy magazine of storms, 1644. Dictionary of Collective Nouns and Group Terms. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved. magazine - Considered a "storehouse" for articles; the word comes from Arabic makhzan, "storehouse," and was first used in book titles presenting a "store" of information about specific topics. See also related terms for storehouse. Farlex Trivia Dictionary. 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved. ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms Noun 1. magazine - a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it; "it takes several years before a magazine starts to break even or make money" mag center spread, centre spread - the spread at the center of a magazine public press, press - the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines feature article, feature - a special or prominent article in a newspaper or magazine; "they ran a feature on retirement planning" magazine article - an article published in a magazine publication - a copy of a printed work offered for distribution colour supplement - (British) a magazine that is printed in color and circulated with a newspaper (especially on weekends) comic book - a magazine devoted to comic strips news magazine - a magazine devoted to reports of current events; usually published weekly pulp magazine, pulp - an inexpensive magazine printed on poor quality paper glossy, slick magazine, slick - a magazine printed on good quality paper trade magazine - a magazine published for and read by members of a particular trade group 2. magazine - product consisting of a paperback periodic publication as a physical object; "tripped over a pile of magazines" product, production - an artifact that has been created by someone or some process; "they improve their product every year"; "they export most of their agricultural production" 3. magazine - a business firm that publishes magazines; "he works for a magazine" magazine publisher publisher, publishing company, publishing firm, publishing house - a firm in the publishing business

4. magazine - a light-tight supply chamber holding the film and supplying it for exposure as required cartridge camera, photographic camera - equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other) supply chamber - a mechanical device for holding something and supplying it as needed 5. magazine - a storehouse (as a compartment on a warship) where weapons and ammunition are stored powder magazine, powder store storehouse, depot, entrepot, storage, store - a depository for goods; "storehouses were built close to the docks" 6. magazine - a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun cartridge clip, cartridge holder, clip gun - a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel) pincurl clip - a variety of clip for holding pin curls supply chamber - a mechanical device for holding something and supplying it as needed Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc. magazine noun journal, paper, publication, supplement, rag (informal), issue, glossy (informal), pamphlet, periodical, fanzine (informal) Her face is on the cover of a dozen or more magazines. Collins Thesaurus of the English Language Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002 Translations magazine n magazine [m gzin, (American ) mgzi:n] 1 (abbreviationmagmg) a publication issued regularly containing articles, stories etc by various writers women's magazines; (also adjective ) a magazine article. 2 a compartment in or on a gun that holds cartridges. 3 a storeroom for ammunition, explosives etc.

presently (pr z nt-l ) adv. 1. In a short time; soon: She will arrive presently. 2. Usage Problem At this time or period; now: He is presently staying with us. 3. Archaic At once; immediately. Usage Note: An original meaning of presently was "at the present time; currently." That sense is

said to have disappeared from the literary language in the 17th century, but it has survived in popular usage and is widely found nowadays in literate speech and writing. Still, there is a lingering prejudice against this use. The sentence General Walters is ... presently the United States Ambassador to the United Nations was acceptable to only 48 percent of the Usage Panel in the 1999 survey. The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. presently [przntl] adv 1. in a short while; soon 2. at the moment 3. an archaic word for immediately Collins English Dictionary Complete and Unabridged HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003 momentarily, presently - Momentarily means "in a moment"; presently means "soon" or "shortly." See also related terms for moment. Farlex Trivia Dictionary. 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved. ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms Adv. 1. presently - in the near future; "the doctor will soon be here"; "the book will appear shortly"; "she will arrive presently"; "we should have news before long" before long, soon, shortly 2. presently - at this time or period; now; "he is presently our ambassador to the United Nations"; "currently they live in Connecticut" currently Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc. presently adverb 1. at present, currently, now, today, these days, nowadays, at the present time, in this day and age, at the minute (Brit. informal) The island is presently uninhabited. 2. soon, shortly, directly, before long, momentarily (U.S. & Canad.), in a moment, in a minute, pretty soon (informal), anon (archaic), by and by, in a short while, in a jiffy (informal), erelong (archaic or poetic) Just take it easy and you'll feel better presently. figure (f g y r) n. 1. a. A written or printed symbol representing something other than a letter, especially a number. b. figures Mathematical calculations: good at figures. c. An amount represented in numbers: sold for a large figure. 2.

a. Mathematics A geometric form consisting of any combination of points, lines, or planes: A triangle is a plane figure. b. The outline, form, or silhouette of a thing. c. The shape or form of a human body. d. An indistinct object or shape: saw figures dashing down the street. 3. a. A person, especially a well-known one: a famous historical figure. b. A person's public image or presence: became a tragic figure overnight. 4. Impression or appearance made: cuts a dashing figure. 5. A person, animal, or object that symbolizes something. 6. A pictorial or sculptural representation, especially of the human body. 7. a. A diagram. b. A design or pattern, as in a textile: silk with a paisley figure. 8. An illustration printed from an engraved plate or block. 9. a. A configuration or distinct group of steps in a dance. b. A pattern traced by a series of movements, as in ice skating. 10. Music A brief melodic or harmonic unit often constituting the basis of a larger phrase or structure. 11. Logic Any one of the forms that a syllogism can take, depending on the position of the middle term. v. figured, figuring, figures v.tr. 1. Mathematics To calculate with numbers. 2. To make a likeness of; depict. 3. To adorn with a design or figures. 4. Music a. To write a sequence of conventionalized numbers below or above (the bass line) to indicate harmony. b. To embellish with an ornamental pattern. 5. Informal a. To conclude, believe, or predict: I never figured that this would happen. b. To consider or regard: figured them as con artists. v.intr. 1. Mathematics To calculate; compute. 2. a. To be or seem important or prominent. b. To be pertinent or involved: politicians who figured in the scandal. 3. Informal To seem reasonable or expected: It figures. Phrasal Verbs: figure in To include, as in making an account: figured in travel expenses. figure on Informal 1. To depend on: We figured on your support. 2. To take into consideration; expect: I figured on an hour's delay.

3. To plan: We figure on leaving at noon. figure out Informal 1. To discover or decide: Let's figure out a way to help. 2. To solve or decipher: Can you figure out this puzzle? [Middle English, from Old French, from Latin fig ra; see dheigh- in Indo-European roots.] fig urer n. Synonyms: figure, design, device, motif, pattern These nouns denote an element or a component in a decorative composition: a tapestry with a floral figure; a rug with a geometric design; a brooch with a fanciful and intricate device; a scarf with a heart motif; fabric with a plaid pattern. See Also Synonyms at calculate, form. The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. figure [fg (US) fgjr] n 1. (Mathematics) any written symbol other than a letter, esp a whole number 2. (Mathematics) another name for digit [2] 3. (Mathematics) an amount expressed numerically a figure of 1800 was suggested 4. (plural) calculations with numbers he's good at figures 5. visible shape or form; outline 6. the human form, esp as regards size or shape a girl with a slender figure 7. a slim bodily shape (esp in the phrases keep or lose one's figure) 8. a character or personage, esp a prominent or notable one; personality a figure in politics 9. the impression created by a person through behaviour (esp in the phrase to cut a fine, bold, etc., figure) 10. a. a person as impressed on the mind the figure of Napoleon b. (in combination) father-figure 11. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Art Terms) a representation in painting or sculpture, esp of the human form 12. an illustration or explanatory diagram in a text 13. a representative object or symbol; emblem 14. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Crafts) a pattern or design, as on fabric or in wood 15. (Performing Arts / Dancing) a predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating 16. (Mathematics) Geometry any combination of points, lines, curves, or planes. A plane figure, such as a circle, encloses an area; a solid figure such as a sphere, encloses a volume 17. (Literature / Rhetoric) Rhetoric See figure of speech 18. (Philosophy / Logic) Logic one of the four possible arrangements of the three terms in the premises of a syllogism Compare mood2 [2] 19. (Music, other) Music a. a numeral written above or below a note in a part See figured bass, thorough bass b. a characteristic short pattern of notes vb 1. (when tr, often foll by up) to calculate or compute (sums, amounts, etc.)

2. (tr; usually takes a clause as object) Informal chiefly US, Canadian, and NZ to think or conclude; consider 3. (tr) to represent by a diagram or illustration 4. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Textiles) (tr) to pattern or mark with a design 5. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Art Terms) (tr) to depict or portray in a painting, etc. 6. (Literature / Rhetoric) (tr) Rhetoric to express by means of a figure of speech 7. (tr) to imagine 8. (Music, other) (tr) Music a. to decorate (a melody line or part) with ornamentation b. to provide figures above or below (a bass part) as an indication of the accompanying harmonies required See figured bass, thorough bass 9. (intr; usually foll by in) to be included his name figures in the article 10. (intr) Informal to accord with expectation; be logical it figures that he wouldn't come go figure Informal an expression of surprise, astonishment, wonder, etc. See also figure on, figure out [from Latin figra a shape, from fingere to mould] figureless adj figurer n Collins English Dictionary Complete and Unabridged HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003 ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms Noun 1. figure - a diagram or picture illustrating textual material; "the area covered can be seen from Figure 2" fig illustration - artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

2. figure - alternative names for the body of a human being; "Leonardo studied the human body"; "he has a strong physique"; "the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak" bod, chassis, human body, material body, physical body, physique, flesh, build, anatomy, frame, shape, soma, form individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul - a human being; "there was too much for one person to do" human, human being, homo, man - any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage body, organic structure, physical structure - the entire structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being); "he felt as if his whole body were on fire" person - a human body (usually including the clothing); "a weapon was hidden on his person" juvenile body - the body of a young person adult body - the body of an adult human being male body - the body of a male human being

female body - the body of a female human being 3. figure - one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration; "0 and 1 are digits" digit integer, whole number - any of the natural numbers (positive or negative) or zero; "an integer is a number that is not a fraction" binary digit - either 0 or 1 in binary notation octal digit - a digit from 0 to 7 in octal notation decimal digit - a digit from 0 to 9 in decimal notation duodecimal digit - a digit from 0 to 11 in duodecimal notation hexadecimal digit - a digit from 0 to 15 in hexadecimal notation significant digit, significant figure - any digit of a number that is known with certainty; any digit of a number beginning with the leftmost non-zero digit and ending with the rightmost non-zero digit (or a zero considered to be the exact value); "he calculated the answer to four significant figures" 0, cypher, nought, zero, cipher - a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number 1, ace, one, single, unity, I - the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number; "he has the one but will need a two and three to go with it"; "they had lunch at one" 2, II, two, deuce - the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number 3, deuce-ace, III, tercet, ternary, ternion, terzetto, three, threesome, trey, triad, trine, trinity, trio, triplet, troika, tierce, leash - the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one IV, Little Joe, quadruplet, quartet, quatern, 4, four, quaternion, quaternity, tetrad, foursome, quaternary - the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one 5, cinque, fin, five, fivesome, Little Phoebe, pentad, Phoebe, quint, quintuplet, quintet, V - the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one 6, Captain Hicks, half a dozen, hexad, sestet, sextuplet, sise, six, sixer, VI, sextet - the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one 7, heptad, septenary, septet, seven, sevener, VII - the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one 8, eight, eighter, eighter from Decatur, octad, octet, octonary, ogdoad, VIII - the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one 9, ennead, IX, Nina from Carolina, nine, niner - the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one 4. figure - a model of a bodily form (especially of a person); "he made a figure of Santa Claus" dummy - a figure representing the human form figurehead - figure on the bow of some sailing vessels figurine, statuette - a small carved or molded figure simulation, model - representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale) marionette, puppet - a small figure of a person operated from above with strings by a puppeteer snowman - a figure of a person made of packed snow

5. figure - a well-known or notable person; "they studied all the great names in the history of France"; "she is an important figure in modern music" public figure, name important person, influential person, personage - a person whose actions and opinions strongly influence the course of events 6. figure - a combination of points and lines and planes that form a visible palpable shape shape, form - the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance; "geometry is the mathematical science of shape" equilateral - a figure whose sides are all equal pencil - a figure formed by a set of straight lines or light rays meeting at a point plane figure, two-dimensional figure - a two-dimensional shape solid figure, three-dimensional figure - a three-dimensional shape subfigure - a figure that is a part of another figure parallel - (mathematics) one of a set of parallel geometric figures (parallel lines or planes); "parallels never meet" 7. figure - an amount of money expressed numerically; "a figure of $17 was suggested" amount, amount of money, sum, sum of money - a quantity of money; "he borrowed a large sum"; "the amount he had in cash was insufficient" 8. figure - the impression produced by a person; "he cut a fine figure"; "a heroic figure" effect, impression - an outward appearance; "he made a good impression"; "I wanted to create an impression of success"; "she retained that bold effect in her reproductions of the original painting" 9. figure - the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals; "he had a number of chores to do"; "the number of parameters is small"; "the figure was about a thousand" number amount - the relative magnitude of something with reference to a criterion; "an adequate amount of food for four people" numerosity, numerousness, multiplicity - a large number preponderance, prevalence - a superiority in numbers or amount; "a preponderance of evidence against the defendant" countlessness, innumerableness - a number beyond counting bulk, majority - the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part; "the majority of his customers prefer it"; "the bulk of the work is finished" minority - being or relating to the smaller in number of two parts; "when the vote was taken they were in the minority"; "he held a minority position" fewness - the quality of being small in number roundness - the quality of being round numbers; "he gave us the results in round numbers, but their roundness didn't affect the point he was making" 10. figure - language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense figure of speech, trope, image cakewalk - an easy accomplishment; "winning the tournament was a cakewalk for him"; "invading Iraq won't be a cakewalk" blind alley - (figurative) a course of action that is unproductive and offers no hope of improvement; "all the clues led the police into blind alleys"; "so far every road that we've

been down has turned out to be a blind alley" megahit, smash hit, blockbuster - an unusually successful hit with widespread popularity and huge sales (especially a movie or play or recording or novel) sleeper - an unexpected hit; "that movie was the sleeper of the summer" home run, bell ringer, bull's eye, mark - something that exactly succeeds in achieving its goal; "the new advertising campaign was a bell ringer"; "scored a bull's eye"; "hit the mark"; "the president's speech was a home run" housecleaning - (figurative) the act of reforming by the removal of unwanted personnel or practices or conditions; "more housecleaning is in store at other accounting firms"; "many employees were discharged in a general housecleaning by the new owners" goldbrick - anything that is supposed to be valuable but turns out to be worthless lens - (metaphor) a channel through which something can be seen or understood; "the writer is the lens through which history can be seen" rhetorical device - a use of language that creates a literary effect (but often without regard for literal significance) conceit - an elaborate poetic image or a far-fetched comparison of very dissimilar things irony - a trope that involves incongruity between what is expected and what occurs exaggeration, hyperbole - extravagant exaggeration kenning - conventional metaphoric name for something, used especially in Old English and Old Norse poetry metaphor - a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not literally denote in order to suggest a similarity metonymy - substituting the name of an attribute or feature for the name of the thing itself (as in `they counted heads') oxymoron - conjoining contradictory terms (as in `deafening silence') prosopopoeia, personification - representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature simile - a figure of speech that expresses a resemblance between things of different kinds (usually formed with `like' or `as') synecdoche - substituting a more inclusive term for a less inclusive one or vice versa zeugma - use of a word to govern two or more words though appropriate to only one; "`Mr. Pickwick took his hat and his leave' is an example of zeugma" domino effect - the consequence of one event setting off a chain of similar events (like a falling domino causing a whole row of upended dominos to fall) flip side - a different aspect of something (especially the opposite aspect); "the flip side of your positive qualities sometimes get out of control"; "on the flip side of partnerships he talked about their competition" period - the end or completion of something; "death put a period to his endeavors"; "a change soon put a period to my tranquility" summer - the period of finest development, happiness, or beauty; "the golden summer of his life" dawn - an opening time period; "it was the dawn of the Roman Empire" evening - a later concluding time period; "it was the evening of the Roman Empire" rainy day - a (future) time of financial need; "I am saving for a rainy day" 11. figure - a unitary percept having structure and coherence that is the object of attention and that stands out against a ground

percept, perception, perceptual experience - the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept ground - a relatively homogeneous percept extending back of the figure on which attention is focused 12. figure - a decorative or artistic work; "the coach had a design on the doors" pattern, design argyle, argyll - a design consisting of a pattern of varicolored diamonds on a solid background (originally for knitted articles); patterned after the tartan of a clan in western Scotland bear claw - an incised design resembling the claw of a bear; used in Native American pottery damascene - a design produced by inlaying gold or silver into steel decal, decalcomania - either a design that is fixed to some surface or a paper bearing the design which is to be transferred to the surface decoration, ornament, ornamentation - something used to beautify device - any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery) emblem - special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc. herringbone pattern, herringbone - a pattern of columns of short parallel lines with all the lines in one column sloping one way and lines in adjacent columns sloping the other way; it is used in weaving, masonry, parquetry, embroidery linocut - a design carved in relief into a block of linoleum mandala - any of various geometric designs (usually circular) symbolizing the universe; used chiefly in Hinduism and Buddhism as an aid to meditation mihrab - (Islam) a design in the shape of niche in a Muslim prayer rug; during worship the niche must be pointed toward Mecca motif, motive - a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decoration polka dot - design consisting of a pattern of regularly spaced circular spots pyrograph - a design produced by pyrography screen saver - (computer science) a moving design that appears on a computer screen when there has been no input for a specified period of time; "screen savers prevent the damage that occurs when the same areas of light and dark are displayed too long" sunburst - a design consisting of a central disk resembling the sun and rays emanating from it tattoo - a design on the skin made by tattooing tetraskele, tetraskelion - a figure consisting of four stylized human arms or legs (or bent lines) radiating from a center triskele, triskelion - a figure consisting of three stylized human arms or legs (or three bent lines) radiating from a center weave - pattern of weaving or structure of a fabric marking - a pattern of marks 13. figure - a predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating; "she made the best score on compulsory figures" maneuver, manoeuvre, play - a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill; "he made a great maneuver"; "the runner was out on a play by the shortstop" figure eight - a skating figure that carves an 8 in the ice

spread eagle - a skating figure executed with the skates heel to heel in a straight line Verb 1. figure - judge to be probable count on, estimate, forecast, reckon, calculate pass judgment, evaluate, judge - form a critical opinion of; "I cannot judge some works of modern art"; "How do you evaluate this grant proposal?" "We shouldn't pass judgment on other people" take into account, allow - allow or plan for a certain possibility; concede the truth or validity of something; "I allow for this possibility"; "The seamstress planned for 5% shrinkage after the first wash" 2. figure - be or play a part of or in; "Elections figure prominently in every government program"; "How do the elections figure in the current pattern of internal politics?" enter be - have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun); "John is rich"; "This is not a good answer" 3. figure - imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind; "I can't see him on horseback!"; "I can see what will happen"; "I can see a risk in this strategy" envision, fancy, picture, visualize, image, visualise, see, project realize, see, understand, realise - perceive (an idea or situation) mentally; "Now I see!"; "I just can't see your point"; "Does she realize how important this decision is?"; "I don't understand the idea" visualise, visualize - form a mental picture of something that is invisible or abstract; "Mathematicians often visualize" conceive of, envisage, ideate, imagine - form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case; "Can you conceive of him as the president?" 4. figure - make a mathematical calculation or computation compute, calculate, cipher, cypher, reckon, work out math, mathematics, maths - a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement reason - think logically; "The children must learn to reason" quantise, quantize - apply quantum theory to; restrict the number of possible values of (a quantity) or states of (a physical entity or system) so that certain variables can assume only certain discrete magnitudes that are integral multiples of a common factor; "Quantize gravity" work out - be calculated; "The fees work out to less than $1,000" extract - calculate the root of a number process - perform mathematical and logical operations on (data) according to programmed instructions in order to obtain the required information; "The results of the elections were still being processed when he gave his acceptance speech" prorate - divide or assess proportionally; "The rent was prorated for the rest of the month" miscalculate, misestimate - calculate incorrectly; "I miscalculated the number of guests at the wedding" recalculate - calculate anew; "The costs had to be recalculated" average out, average - compute the average of

factor, factor in, factor out - resolve into factors; "a quantum computer can factor the number 15" add together, add - make an addition by combining numbers; "Add 27 and 49, please!" deduct, subtract, take off - make a subtraction; "subtract this amount from my paycheck" multiply - combine by multiplication; "multiply 10 by 15" fraction, divide - perform a division; "Can you divide 49 by seven?" interpolate, extrapolate - estimate the value of differentiate - calculate a derivative; take the derivative integrate - calculate the integral of; calculate by integration survey - plot a map of (land) estimate, gauge, approximate, guess, judge - judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time); "I estimate this chicken to weigh three pounds" budget - make a budget capitalise, capitalize - compute the present value of a business or an income solve, resolve - find the solution; "solve an equation"; "solve for x" figure out, puzzle out, solve, lick, work out, work - find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of; "did you solve the problem?"; "Work out your problems with the boss"; "this unpleasant situation isn't going to work itself out"; "did you get it?"; "Did you get my meaning?"; "He could not work the math problem" 5. figure - understand; "He didn't figure her" colloquialism - a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech apprehend, comprehend, get the picture, grok, savvy, grasp, compass, dig - get the meaning of something; "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?" Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc. figure noun 1. statistic, amount, total, quantity, number No one really knows the true figures. 2. digit, character, symbol, number, numeral, cipher deduct the second figure from the first 3. outline, form, shape, shadow, profile, silhouette A figure appeared in the doorway. 4. representation, image, likeness a life-size bronze figure of a woman 5. shape, build, body, frame, proportions, chassis (slang), torso, physique Take pride in your health and your figure. 6. personage, force, face (informal), leader, person, individual, character, presence, somebody, personality, celebrity, worthy, notable, big name, dignitary, notability The movement is supported by key figures. 7. diagram, drawing, picture, illustration, representation, sketch, emblem Figure 26 shows a small circular garden of herbs. 8. design, shape, pattern, device, motif, depiction The impulsive singer had the figure cut into his shaven hair. 9. price, cost, value, amount, total, sum It's hard to put a figure on the damage. verb 1. suppose, think, believe, expect, guess I figure I'll learn from experience. 2. make sense, follow, be expected, add up, go without saying, seem reasonable When I finished, he said, `Yeah. That figures'.

3. (usually with in) feature, act, appear, contribute to, be included, be mentioned, play a part, be featured, have a place in, be conspicuous I didn't figure in his plans. 4. calculate, work out, compute, tot up, add, total, count, reckon, sum, tally Figure the interest rate. figure on something (U.S. informal) plan on, depend on, rely on, count on, bargain on I never figured on that scenario. figure out calculate, reckon, work out, compute I want to figure out how much it'll cost. figure something or someone out understand, make out, fathom, make head or tail of (informal), see, solve, resolve, comprehend, make sense of, decipher, think through, suss (out) (slang) How do you figure that out? I can't figure that guy out at all. Collins Thesaurus of the English Language Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002 Translations Select a language:

----------------------figure n figure [fig, (American ) figjr] 1 the form or shape of a person A mysterious figure came towards me; That girl has got a good figure. 2 a (geometrical) shape The page was covered with a series of triangles, squares and other geometrical figures. 3 a symbol representing a number a six-figure telephone number. 4 a diagram or drawing to explain something The parts of a flower are shown in figure 3. v 1 to appear (in a story etc) She figures largely in the story. 2 to think, estimate or consider I figured that you would arrive before half past eight. adj figurative [-rtiv] of or using figures of speech figurative language. adv figuratively n figurehead 1 a person who is officially a leader but who does little or has little power She is the real leader of the party he is only a figurehead. 2 an ornamental figure (usually of carved wood) attached to the front of a ship. figure of speech one of several devices (eg metaphor, simile) for using words not with their ordinary meanings but to make a striking effect. figure out to understand I can't figure out why he said that. station (st sh n) n. 1. a. A place or position where a person or thing stands or is assigned to stand; a post: a sentry station. b. An area where a person is assigned to work. 2. The place, building, or establishment from which a service is provided or operations are directed: a police station. 3. A stopping place along a route, especially a stop for refueling or for taking on passengers; a depot. 4. Social position; rank: "He was degraded in their eyes; he had lost caste and station before the very paupers" (Charles Dickens). 5. An establishment equipped for observation and study: a radar station. 6. a. An establishment equipped for radio or television transmission. b. One that broadcasts radio or television transmissions: the views in this program do not necessarily reflect those of the station.

c. A frequency assigned to a broadcaster. 7. An input or output point along a communications system. 8. A precise point from which measurements in surveying are made. 9. Ecology a. The normal habitat of a particular plant or animal community. b. The exact place of occurrence of a species or individual within a given habitat. 10. Station Roman Catholic Church Any of the 14 Stations of the Cross. tr.v. stationed, stationing, stations To assign to a position; post. [Middle English stacioun, from Old French station, from Latin stati , stati n-; see st - in Indo-European roots.] The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. station [sten] n 1. the place or position at which a thing or person stands or is supposed to stand 2. (Engineering / Automotive Engineering) (Transport / Railways) a. a place along a route or line at which a bus, train, etc., stops for fuel or to pick up or let off passengers or goods, esp one with ancillary buildings and services railway station b. (as modifier) a station buffet 3. a. the headquarters or local offices of an official organization such as the police or fire services b. (as modifier) a station sergeant See police station, fire station 4. a building, depot, etc., with special equipment for some particular purpose power station petrol station television station 5. (Military) Military a place of duty an action station 6. (Military) Navy a. a location to which a ship or fleet is assigned for duty b. an assigned location for a member of a ship's crew 7. (Communication Arts / Broadcasting) a radio or television channel 8. a position or standing, as in a particular society or organization 9. the type of one's occupation; calling 10. (Historical Terms) (in British India) a place where the British district officials or garrison officers resided 11. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) Biology the type of habitat occupied by a particular animal or plant 12. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Agriculture) Austral and NZ a large sheep or cattle farm 13. (Mathematics & Measurements / Surveying) Surveying a point at which a reading is made or which is used as a point of reference 14. (Christianity / Roman Catholic Church) (often capital) RC Church a. one of the Stations of the Cross b. any of the churches (station churches) in Rome that have been used from ancient times as points of assembly for religious processions and ceremonies on particular days (station days)

15. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) (plural) (in rural Ireland) mass, preceded by confessions, held annually in a parishioner's dwelling and attended by other parishioners vb (tr) to place in or assign to a station [via Old French from Latin stati a standing still, from stre to stand] Collins English Dictionary Complete and Unabridged HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003 1. A general term meaning any military or naval activity at a fixed land location. 2. A particular kind of activity to which other activities or individuals may come for a specific service, often of a technical nature, e.g., aid station. 3. An assigned or prescribed position in a naval formation or cruising disposition; or an assigned area in an approach, contact, or battle disposition. 4. Any place of duty or post or position in the field to which an individual, group of individuals, or a unit may be assigned. 5. One or more transmitters or receivers or a combination of transmitters and receivers, including the accessory equipment necessary at one location, for carrying on radio communication service. Each station will be classified by the service in which it operates permanently or temporarily. Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005. ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms Noun 1. station - a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose; "he started looking for a gas station"; "the train pulled into the station" broadcast station, broadcasting station - a station equipped to broadcast radio or television programs facility, installation - a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry; "the assembly plant is an enormous facility" fire station, firehouse - a station housing fire apparatus and firemen first-aid station - a station providing emergency care or treatment before regular medical aid can be obtained observation station - a station set up for making observations of something police headquarters, police station, station house - a station that serves as headquarters for police in a particular district; serves as a place from which policemen are dispatched and to which arrested persons are brought power plant, power station, powerhouse - an electrical generating station service station - a station where gasoline and oil are sold and facilities are available for repairing or maintaining automobiles substation - a subsidiary station where electricity is transformed for distribution by a lowvoltage network depot, terminal, terminus - station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods 2. station - proper or designated social situation; "he overstepped his place"; "the responsibilities of a man in his station"; "married above her station" place niche - a position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it; "he found his niche in the academic world"

social rank, social station, social status, rank - position in a social hierarchy; "the British are more aware of social status than Americans are" 3. station - (nautical) the location to which a ship or fleet is assigned for duty naval forces, navy - an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare position, place - the particular portion of space occupied by something; "he put the lamp back in its place" 4. station - the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand; "a soldier manned the entrance post"; "a sentry station" post bridgehead - a defensive post at the end of a bridge nearest to the enemy observation post, lookout - an elevated post affording a wide view outpost, outstation - a station in a remote or sparsely populated location position, place - the particular portion of space occupied by something; "he put the lamp back in its place" 5. station - the frequency assigned to a broadcasting station radio frequency - an electromagnetic wave frequency between audio and infrared Verb 1. station - assign to a station post, send, place garrison - station (troops) in a fort or garrison fort - station (troops) in a fort move, displace - cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense; "Move those boxes into the corner, please"; "I'm moving my money to another bank"; "The director moved more responsibilities onto his new assistant" site, locate, place - assign a location to; "The company located some of their agents in Los Angeles" Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc. station noun 1. railway station, stop, stage, halt, terminal, train station, terminus She went with him to the station to see him off. 2. headquarters, base, depot He was taken to the police station for questioning. 3. channel, wavelength, broadcasting company Which radio station do you usually listen to? 4. position, rank, status, standing, post, situation, grade, sphere The vast majority knew their station in life and kept to it. 5. post, place, location, position, situation, seat Police said the bomb was buried in the sand near a lifeguard station. verb assign, post, locate, set, establish, fix, install, garrison I was stationed there just after the war. Collins Thesaurus of the English Language Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002 Translations

Select a language:

----------------------station n station [stein] 1 a place with a ticket office, waiting rooms etc, where trains, buses or coaches stop to allow passengers to get on or off a bus station; She arrived at the station in good time for her train. 2 a local headquarters or centre of work of some kind How many fire-engines are kept at the fire station?; a radio station; Where is the police station?; military/naval stations. 3 a post or position (eg of a guard or other person on duty) The watchman remained at his station all night.

v to put (a person, oneself, troops etc in a place or position to perform some duty) He stationed himself at the corner of the road to keep watch; The regiment is stationed abroad. adj stationary standing still, not moving a stationary vehicle. camera (k m r- , k m r ) n. 1. An apparatus for taking photographs, generally consisting of a lightproof enclosure having an aperture with a shuttered lens through which the image of an object is focused and recorded on a photosensitive film, plate, or sensor. 2. The part of a television transmitting apparatus that receives the primary image on a light-sensitive cathode-ray tube and transforms it into electrical impulses. 3. Camera obscura. 4. pl. camerae (- -r ) A judge's private chamber. Idioms: in camera In private. off camera Outside the field of view of a television or movie camera. on camera Within the field of view of a television or movie camera. [Late Latin, room; see chamber.]

camera A. film advance lever B. shutter speed dial C. prism D. viewfinder E. rewind lever F. film G. mirror H. diaphragm I. lens

The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. camera [kmr kmr] n 1. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Photography) an optical device consisting of a lens system set in a light-proof construction inside which a light-sensitive film or plate can be positioned See also cine camera, digital camera 2. (Electronics) Television the equipment used to convert the optical image of a scene into the corresponding electrical signals 3. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Art Terms) See camera obscura 4. (Law) pl -erae [-ri] a judge's private room in camera a. (Law) Law relating to a hearing from which members of the public are excluded b. in private (Performing Arts) off camera not within an area being filmed (Performing Arts) on camera (esp of an actor) being filmed

[from Latin: vault, from Greek kamara] Collins English Dictionary Complete and Unabridged HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003 camera - First meant "vault, chamber." See also related terms for vault. Farlex Trivia Dictionary. 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved. ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms Noun 1. camera - equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other) photographic camera aperture - a device that controls amount of light admitted box camera, box Kodak - a simple camera shaped like a rectangular box camera lens, optical lens - a lens that focuses the image in a camera candid camera - a miniature camera with a fast lens delayed action - a mechanism that automatically delays the release of a camera shutter for a fixed period of time so that the photographer can appear in the picture diaphragm, stop - a mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens; "the new cameras adjust the diaphragm automatically" digital camera - a camera that encodes an image digitally and store it for later reproduction view finder, viewfinder, finder - optical device that helps a user to find the target of interest flash camera - a camera with a photoflash attachment lens hood, hood - a tubular attachment used to keep stray light out of the lens of a camera cartridge, magazine - a light-tight supply chamber holding the film and supplying it for exposure as required cine-camera, motion-picture camera, movie camera - a camera that takes a sequence of photographs that can give the illusion of motion when viewed in rapid succession photographic equipment - equipment used by a photographer point-and-shoot camera - a lightweight photographic camera with an autofocus Polaroid camera, Polaroid Land camera - a camera that develops and produces a positive print within seconds portrait camera - a camera with a portrait lens reflex camera - camera that allows the photographer to view and focus the exact scene being photographed shutter - a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure sprocket - roller that has teeth on the rims to pull film or paper through 2. camera - television equipment consisting of a lens system that focuses an image on a photosensitive mosaic that is scanned by an electron beam television camera, tv camera camcorder - a portable television camera and videocassette recorder camera lens, optical lens - a lens that focuses the image in a camera lens hood, hood - a tubular attachment used to keep stray light out of the lens of a camera

mosaic - transducer formed by the light-sensitive surface on a television camera tube television pickup tube, television-camera tube - a tube that rapidly scans an optical image and converts it into electronic signals television equipment, video equipment - electronic equipment that broadcasts or receives electromagnetic waves representing images and sound Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc. camera Camera parts accessory shoe, amplifier, automatic exposure, automatic focus, autowinder, extension ring, flash gun, hot shoe, intervalometer, iris diaphragm, lens hood, macro lens, shutter, sprocket, synchroflash, telephoto lens, tripod, viewfinder, wide-angle lens, zoom lens Collins Thesaurus of the English Language Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002 Translations Select a language: camera n camera [kmr] 1 an apparatus for taking still or (movie-camera) moving photographs. 2 in television, an apparatus which receives a picture and turns it into electrical impulses for transmitting. actual ( k ch - l) adj. 1. Existing and not merely potential or possible. See Synonyms at real1. 2. Being, existing, or acting at the present moment; current. 3. Based on fact: an actual account of the accident. [Middle English, from Old French, active, from Late Latin ctu lis, from Latin ctus, past participle of agere, to drive, do; see ag- in Indo-European roots.] The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. actual [ktl] adj 1. existing in reality or as a matter of fact 2. real or genuine 3. existing at the present time; current

4. (usually preceded by your) Brit informal, often facetious (intensifier) that music's by your actual Mozart, isn't it? See also actuals [C14 actuel existing, from Late Latin ctulis relating to acts, practical, from Latin ctus ACT] Usage: The excessive use of actual and actually should be avoided. They are unnecessary in sentences such as in actual fact, he is forty-two, and he did actually go to the play but did not enjoy it Collins English Dictionary Complete and Unabridged HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003 ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms Adj. 1. actual - presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible; "the predicted temperature and the actual temperature were markedly different"; "actual and imagined conditions" existent potential, possible - existing in possibility; "a potential problem"; "possible uses of nuclear power" 2. actual - taking place in reality; not pretended or imitated; "we saw the actual wedding on television"; "filmed the actual beating" real, existent - being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory; "real objects"; "real people; not ghosts"; "a film based on real life"; "a real illness"; "real humility"; "Life is real! Life is earnest!"- Longfellow 3. actual - being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something; "her actual motive"; "a literal solitude like a desert"- G.K.Chesterton; "a genuine dilemma" literal, genuine, real true - consistent with fact or reality; not false; "the story is true"; "it is undesirable to believe a proposition when there is no ground whatever for supposing it true"- B. Russell; "the true meaning of the statement" 4. actual - existing in act or fact; "rocks and trees...the actual world"; "actual heroism"; "the actual things that produced the emotion you experienced" factual real, existent - being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory; "real objects"; "real people; not ghosts"; "a film based on real life"; "a real illness"; "real humility"; "Life is real! Life is earnest!"- Longfellow 5. actual - being or existing at the present moment; "the ship's actual position is 22 miles due south of Key West" current - occurring in or belonging to the present time; "current events"; "the current topic"; "current negotiations"; "current psychoanalytic theories"; "the ship's current position"

Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc. actual adjective

1. genuine, real, true, confirmed, authentic, verified, truthful, bona fide, dinkum (Austral & N.Z. informal) They are using local actors or the actual people involved. genuine made-up, probable, untrue, unreal, fictitious 2. real, substantial, concrete, definite, tangible She had written some notes, but she hadn't started the actual work. real supposed, theoretical, hypothetical Collins Thesaurus of the English Language Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002 Translations Select a language: actual adj actual [ktul] real; existing; not imaginary In actual fact he is not as stupid as you think he is. n actu ality [--] (a) reality the actuality of the situation. adv actually 1 really She actually saw the accident happen. 2 in fact Actually, I'm doing something else this evening. apparition ( p -r sh n) n. 1. A ghostly figure; a specter. 2. A sudden or unusual sight: "[The designer's] indoor-outdoor reversals and juxtapositions call forth a Magritte apparition beneath a Miami moon" (Herbert Muschamp). 3. The act of appearing; appearance. [Middle English apparicioun, from Old French apparition, from Late Latin app riti , app riti n-, an appearance, from Latin app ritus, past participle of app r re, to appear; see appear.] ap pari tional adj. The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. apparition [prn] n 1. an appearance, esp of a ghost or ghostlike figure 2. the figure so appearing; phantom; spectre 3. the act of appearing or being visible [from Late Latin appriti, from Latin: attendance, from apprre to APPEAR]

Collins English Dictionary Complete and Unabridged HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003 ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms Noun 1. apparition - a ghostly appearing figure; "we were unprepared for the apparition that confronted us" fantasm, phantasm, phantasma, phantom, spectre, specter disembodied spirit, spirit - any incorporeal supernatural being that can become visible (or audible) to human beings Flying Dutchman - the captain of a phantom ship (the Flying Dutchman) who was condemned to sail against the wind until Judgment Day 2. apparition - the appearance of a ghostlike figure; "I was recalled to the present by the apparition of a frightening specter" appearance - the event of coming into sight

3. apparition - something existing in perception only; "a ghostly apparition at midnight" fantasm, phantasm, phantasma, phantom, shadow flying saucer, UFO, unidentified flying object - an (apparently) flying object whose nature is unknown; especially those considered to have extraterrestrial origins Flying Dutchman - a phantom ship that is said to appear in storms near the Cape of Good Hope ghost, specter, wraith, spectre, spook, shade - a mental representation of some haunting experience; "he looked like he had seen a ghost"; "it aroused specters from his past" illusion, semblance - an erroneous mental representation 4. apparition - an act of appearing or becoming visible unexpectedly; "natives were amazed at the apparition of this white stranger" appearance - the act of appearing in public view; "the rookie made a brief appearance in the first period"; "it was Bernhardt's last appearance in America" Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc. apparition noun ghost, spirit, shade (literary), phantom, spectre, spook (informal), wraith, chimera, revenant, visitant, eidolon She recognized one of the women as the apparition she had seen.

equipment ( -kw p m nt) n. 1. The act of equipping or the state of being equipped. 2. Something with which a person, an organization, or a thing is equipped. 3. The rolling stock especially of a transportation system. 4. The qualities or traits that make up the mental and emotional resources of an individual. Synonyms: equipment, apparatus, gear, materiel, outfit, paraphernalia

These nouns denote the materials needed for a purpose such as a task or a journey: hiking equipment; laboratory apparatus; skiing gear; naval materiel; an explorer's outfit; a beekeeper's paraphernalia. The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. equipment [kwpmnt] n 1. an act or instance of equipping 2. the items so provided 3. a set of tools, devices, kit, etc., assembled for a specific purpose, such as a soldier's kit and weapons Collins English Dictionary Complete and Unabridged HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003 In logistics, all nonexpendable items needed to outfit or equip an individual or organization. See also assembly; component; subassembly; supplies. Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005. ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms Noun 1. equipment - an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service apparatus, setup - equipment designed to serve a specific function automation - equipment used to achieve automatic control or operation; "this factory floor is a showcase for automation and robotic equipment" cooling system, engine cooling system - equipment in a motor vehicle that cools the engine electrical system - equipment in a motor vehicle that provides electricity to start the engine and ignite the fuel and operate the lights and windshield wiper and heater and air conditioner and radio electronic equipment - equipment that involves the controlled conduction of electrons (especially in a gas or vacuum or semiconductor) fuel system - equipment in a motor vehicle or aircraft that delivers fuel to the engine game equipment - equipment or apparatus used in playing a game appurtenance, paraphernalia, gear - equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc. instrumentation, instrumentality - an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end life support, life-support system - medical equipment that assists or replaces important bodily functions and so enables a patient to live who otherwise might not survive; "the patient is on life support" life support, life-support system - equipment that makes life possible in otherwise deadly environmental conditions; "the astronauts relied on their life-support systems" material - things needed for doing or making something; "writing materials"; "useful

teaching materials" equipage, materiel - equipment and supplies of a military force naval equipment - equipment for a navy photographic equipment - equipment used by a photographer radiotherapy equipment - equipment used to treat diseases with x-rays or radioactivity recorder, recording equipment, recording machine - equipment for making records rescue equipment - equipment used to rescue passengers in case of emergency robotics equipment - equipment used in robotics artificial satellite, orbiter, satellite - man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon sports equipment - equipment needed to participate in a particular sport stock-in-trade - any equipment constantly used as part of a profession or occupation; "friendliness is the salesman's stock in trade" teaching aid - materials and equipment used in teaching test equipment - equipment required to perform a test Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc. equipment noun apparatus, stock, supplies, material, stuff, tackle, gear, tools, provisions, kit, rig, baggage, paraphernalia, accoutrements, appurtenances, equipage Exports of military equipment to Iraq are banned under British law. novel 1 (n v l) n. 1. A fictional prose narrative of considerable length, typically having a plot that is unfolded by the actions, speech, and thoughts of the characters. 2. The literary genre represented by novels. [Ultimately from Italian novella, from Old Italian, piece of news, chit-chat, tale, from Vulgar Latin *novella, from neuter pl. of Latin novellus, diminutive of novus, new; see newo- in IndoEuropean roots.] novel 2 (n v l) adj. Strikingly new, unusual, or different. See Synonyms at new. [Middle English, from Old French, from Latin novellus, diminutive of novus; see newo- in IndoEuropean roots.] nov elly adv. The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. novel1 n 1. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) an extended work in prose, either fictitious or partly so, dealing with character, action, thought, etc., esp in the form of a story 2. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) the. the literary genre represented by novels

3. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) (usually plural) Obsolete a short story or novella, as one of those in the Decameron of Boccaccio [from Old French novelle, from Latin novella (narrti) new (story); see NOVEL2] novel2 adj of a kind not seen before; fresh; new; original a novel suggestion [from Latin novellus new, diminutive of novus new] novel3 n (Law) Roman law a new decree or an amendment to an existing statute See also Novels Collins English Dictionary Complete and Unabridged HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003 ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms Noun 1. novel - an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story fiction - a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact detective novel, mystery novel - novel in which the reader is challenged to solve a puzzle before the detective explains it at the end dime novel, penny dreadful - a melodramatic paperback novel novelette, novella - a short novel roman a clef - a novel in which actual persons and events are disguised as fictional characters romance - a novel dealing with idealized events remote from everyday life roman fleuve - a French novel in the form of a long chronicle of a family or other social group 2. novel - a printed and bound book that is an extended work of fiction; "his bookcases were filled with nothing but novels"; "he burned all the novels" book, volume - physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together; "he used a large book as a doorstop" Adj. 1. novel - original and of a kind not seen before; "the computer produced a completely novel proof of a well-known theorem" new, fresh original - being or productive of something fresh and unusual; or being as first made or thought of; "a truly original approach"; "with original music"; "an original mind" 2. novel - pleasantly new or different; "common sense of a most refreshing sort" refreshing new - not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered; "a new law"; "new cars"; "a new comet"; "a new friend"; "a new year"; "the New World" Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc. novel1 noun story, tale, fiction, romance, narrative He had all but finished writing a first novel.

Quotations "Yes - oh dear yes - the novel tells a story" [E.M. Forster Aspects of the Novel] "There are three rules for writing the novel. Unfortunately, no one knows what they are" [W. Somerset Maugham] "novel: a short story padded" [Ambrose Bierce The Devil's Dictionary] "If you try to nail anything down in the novel, either it kills the novel, or the novel gets up and walks away with the nail" [D.H. Lawrence Phoenix] novel2 adjective new, different, original, fresh, unusual, innovative, uncommon, singular, groundbreaking, left-field (informal) Staging your own murder mystery party is a novel way to entertain a group of friends. common, traditional, usual, ordinary, ancient, old-fashioned, customary, run-of-the-mill Collins Thesaurus of the English Language Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002 Translations Select a language: novel1 n novel [novl] a book telling a long story in prose the novels of Charles Dickens. n novelist the writer of a novel Dickens was a great novelist. novel2 adj novel [novl] new and strange a novel idea. n novelty 1 newness and strangeness It took her a long time to get used to the novelty of her surroundings. 2 something new and strange Snow is a novelty to people from hot countries. 3 a small, cheap manufactured thing sold as a toy or souvenir a stall selling novelties. confectioner (k n-f k sh -n r) n. One that makes or sells confections. The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. confectioner [knfkn] n (Business / Commerce) a person who makes or sells sweets or confections

Collins English Dictionary Complete and Unabridged HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003 ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms Noun 1. confectioner - someone who makes candies and other sweets candymaker maker, shaper - a person who makes things

Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc. Translations Select a language: confectioner n confectioner [knfekn] a person who makes or sells sweets or cakes. n con fectionery 1 sweets, chocolates etc. 2 the shop or business of a confectioner. chemist (k m st) n. 1. A scientist specializing in chemistry. 2. Chiefly British A pharmacist. 3. Obsolete An alchemist. [Obsolete chimist, from New Latin chimista, from Medieval Latin alchymista, alchemist, from alchymia, alchemy; see alchemy.] The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. chemist [kmst] n 1. (Business / Commerce) Brit a shop selling medicines, cosmetics, etc. 2. (Medicine / Pharmacology) Brit a qualified dispenser of prescribed medicines 3. (Chemistry) a person studying, trained in, or engaged in chemistry 4. (Chemistry / Alchemy) an obsolete word for alchemist [from earlier chimist, from New Latin chimista, shortened from Medieval Latin alchimista ALCHEMIST]

Collins English Dictionary Complete and Unabridged HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003 ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms Noun 1. chemist - a scientist who specializes in chemistry chemical science, chemistry - the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions biochemist - someone with special training in biochemistry nuclear chemist, radiochemist - a chemist who specializes in nuclear chemistry phytochemist - a chemist who specializes in the chemistry of plants scientist - a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences 2. chemist - a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs apothecary, druggist, pharmacist, pill pusher, pill roller caregiver, health care provider, health professional, PCP, primary care provider - a person who helps in identifying or preventing or treating illness or disability pharmaceutical chemist, pharmacologist - someone trained in the science of drugs (their composition and uses and effects) Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc. chemist noun pharmacist, apothecary (obsolete), pharmacologist, dispenser She went into a chemist's and bought some aspirin. machine (m -sh n ) n. 1. a. A device consisting of fixed and moving parts that modifies mechanical energy and transmits it in a more useful form. b. A simple device, such as a lever, a pulley, or an inclined plane, that alters the magnitude or direction, or both, of an applied force; a simple machine. 2. A system or device for doing work, as an automobile or a jackhammer, together with its power source and auxiliary equipment. 3. A system or device, such as a computer, that performs or assists in the performance of a human task: The machine is down. 4. An intricate natural system or organism, such as the human body. 5. A person who acts in a rigid, mechanical, or unconscious manner. 6. An organized group of people whose members are or appear to be under the control of one or more leaders: a political machine. 7. a. A device used to produce a stage effect, especially a mechanical means of lowering an actor onto the stage. b. A literary device used to produce an effect, especially the introduction of a supernatural being to resolve a plot.

8. An answering machine: Leave a message on my machine if I'm not home. adj. Of, relating to, or felt to resemble a machine: machine repairs; machine politics. v. machined, machining, machines v.tr. To cut, shape, or finish by machine. v.intr. To be cut, shaped, or finished by machine: This metal machines easily. [French, from Old French, from Latin m china, from Greek m khan , dialectal variant of m khan ; see magh- in Indo-European roots.] machin able adj. machine less adj. The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. machine [min] n 1. (Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) an assembly of interconnected components arranged to transmit or modify force in order to perform useful work 2. (Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) Also called simple machine a device for altering the magnitude or direction of a force, esp a lever, screw, wedge, or pulley 3. (Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) a mechanically operated device or means of transport, such as a car, aircraft, etc. 4. (Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) any mechanical or electrical device that automatically performs tasks or assists in performing tasks 5. (Military / Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) a. (modifier) denoting a firearm that is fully automatic as distinguished from semiautomatic b. (in combination) machine pistol machine gun 6. any intricate structure or agency the war machine 7. a mechanically efficient, rigid, or obedient person 8. an organized body of people that controls activities, policies, etc. 9. (Performing Arts / Theatre) (esp in the classical theatre) a device such as a pulley to provide spectacular entrances and exits for supernatural characters 10. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) an event, etc., introduced into a literary work for special effect vb 1. (Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) (tr) to shape, cut, or remove (excess material) from (a workpiece) using a machine tool 2. (Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) to use a machine to carry out a process on (something) [via French from Latin mchina machine, engine, from Doric Greek makhana pulley; related to makhos device, contrivance] machinable , machineable adj machinability n

machineless adj machine-like adj Collins English Dictionary Complete and Unabridged HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003 machine (m -sh n ) A device that applies force, changes the direction of a force, or changes the strength of a force, in order to perform a task, generally involving work done on a load. Machines are often designed to yield a high mechanical advantage to reduce the effort needed to do that work. A simple machine is a wheel, a lever, or an inclined plane. All other machines can be built using combinations of these simple machines; for example, a drill uses a combination of gears (wheels) to drive helical inclined planes (the drill-bit) to split a material and carve a hole in it. The American Heritage Science Dictionary Copyright 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms Noun 1. machine - any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks assembly - a group of machine parts that fit together to form a selfcontained unit bagger - a machine for putting objects or substances into bags calculating machine, calculator - a small machine that is used for mathematical calculations calender - a machine that smooths or glazes paper or cloth by pressing it between plates or passing it through rollers automated teller, automated teller machine, automatic teller, automatic teller machine, cash dispenser, cash machine, ATM - an unattended machine (outside some banks) that dispenses money when a personal coded card is used comber - a machine that separates and straightens the fibers of cotton or wool computer, computing device, computing machine, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system - a machine for performing calculations automatically cement mixer, concrete mixer - a machine with a large revolving drum in which cement is mixed with other materials to make concrete corker - a machine that is used to put corks in bottles cotton gin, gin - a machine that separates the seeds from raw cotton fibers decoder - a machine that converts a coded text into ordinary language device - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water" farm machine - a machine used in farming franking machine - a machine that automatically stamps letters or packages passing through it and computes the total charge hop-picker, hopper - a machine used for picking hops machinery - machines or machine systems collectively

machine tool - a powered machine for cutting or shaping or finishing metals or other materials milking machine - machine consisting of a suction apparatus for milking cows mechanically motor - machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion paving machine, pavior, paviour - a machine for laying pavement perpetual motion machine - a machine that can continue to do work indefinitely without drawing energy from some external source; impossible under the law of conservation of energy pile driver - a machine that drives piling into the ground power shovel, digger, excavator, shovel - a machine for excavating power tool - a tool driven by a motor mechanical press, press - any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids printing press, press - a machine used for printing printing machine, printer - a machine that prints phonograph, record player - machine in which rotating records cause a stylus to vibrate and the vibrations are amplified acoustically or electronically riveting machine, rivetter, riveter - a machine for driving rivets self-feeder, feeder - a machine that automatically provides a supply of some material; "the feeder discharged feed into a trough for the livestock" simulator - a machine that simulates an environment for the purpose of training or research slicer - a machine for cutting; usually with a revolving blade coin machine, slot machine - a machine that is operated by the insertion of a coin in a slot snow blower, snow thrower - a machine that removes snow by scooping it up and throwing it forcefully through a chute sorter - a machine for sorting things (such as punched cards or letters) into classes pestle, stamp - machine consisting of a heavy bar that moves vertically for pounding or crushing ores staple gun, staplegun, tacker - a hand-held machine for driving staples home stapler, stapling machine - a machine that inserts staples into sheets of paper in order to fasten them together textile machine - a machine for making textiles 2. machine - an efficient person; "the boxer was a magnificent fighting machine" individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul - a human being; "there was too much for one person to do" bionic man, bionic woman, cyborg - a human being whose body has been taken over in whole or in part by electromechanical devices; "a cyborg is a cybernetic organism" 3. machine - an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently; "the war machine" organization, organisation - a group of people who work together

4. machine - a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point simple machine inclined plane - a simple machine for elevating objects; consists of plane surface that makes an acute angle with the horizontal lever - a simple machine that gives a mechanical advantage when given a fulcrum mechanical device - mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles pulley, pulley block, pulley-block, block - a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope wheel - a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines) 5. machine - a group that controls the activities of a political party; "he was endorsed by the Democratic machine" political machine organization, organisation - a group of people who work together 6. machine - a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine; "he needs a car to get to work" auto, automobile, car, motorcar renting, rental - the act of paying for the use of something (as an apartment or house or car) accelerator, accelerator pedal, gas pedal, throttle, gas, gun - a pedal that controls the throttle valve; "he stepped on the gas" air bag - a safety restraint in an automobile; the bag inflates on collision and prevents the driver or passenger from being thrown forward alternator - an old term for an electric generator that produces alternating current (especially in automobiles) ambulance - a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals auto accessory - an accessory for an automobile automobile engine - the engine that propels an automobile automobile horn, car horn, motor horn, hooter, horn - a device on an automobile for making a warning noise backseat - a seat at the back of a vehicle (especially the seat at the back of an automobile) beach waggon, beach wagon, estate car, station waggon, station wagon, waggon, wagon a car that has a long body and rear door with space behind rear seat fender, buffer - a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact bumper - a mechanical device consisting of bars at either end of a vehicle to absorb shock and prevent serious damage jalopy, heap, bus - a car that is old and unreliable; "the fenders had fallen off that old bus" taxi, taxicab, cab, hack - a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money car door - the door of a car car mirror - a mirror that the driver of a car can use car seat - a seat in a car car window - a window in a car

compact car, compact - a small and economical car convertible - a car that has top that can be folded or removed coupe - a car with two doors and front seats and a luggage compartment cruiser, patrol car, police car, police cruiser, prowl car, squad car - a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters electric, electric automobile, electric car - a car that is powered by electricity fender, wing - a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud; "in Britain they call a fender a wing" first gear, low gear, low, first - the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving floorboard - the floor of an automobile gas guzzler - a car with relatively low fuel efficiency gasoline engine, petrol engine - an internal-combustion engine that burns gasoline; most automobiles are driven by gasoline engines glove compartment - compartment on the dashboard of a car radiator grille, grille - grating that admits cooling air to car's radiator hardtop - a car that resembles a convertible but has a fixed rigid top hatchback - a car having a hatchback door high gear, high - a forward gear with a gear ratio that gives the greatest vehicle velocity for a given engine speed cowl, cowling, bonnet, hood - protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine; "there are powerful engines under the hoods of new cars"; "the mechanic removed the cowling in order to repair the plane's engine" horseless carriage - an early term for an automobile; "when automobiles first replaced horse-drawn carriages they were called horseless carriages" hot rod, hot-rod - a car modified to increase its speed and acceleration jeep, landrover - a car suitable for traveling over rough terrain limo, limousine - large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur loaner - a car that is lent as a replacement for one that is under repair Verb 1. machine - turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery shape, mould, mold, form, forge, work - make something, usually for a specific function; "She molded the rice balls carefully"; "Form cylinders from the dough"; "shape a figure"; "Work the metal into a sword" 2. machine - make by machinery; "The Americans were machining while others still handmade cars" produce, create, make - create or manufacture a man-made product; "We produce more cars than we can sell"; "The company has been making toys for two centuries" Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc. machine noun 1. appliance, device, apparatus, engine, tool, instrument, mechanism, gadget, contraption, gizmo (informal), contrivance I put a coin in the machine and pulled the lever. 2. system, agency, structure, organization, machinery, setup (informal) He has put the party publicity machine behind another candidate.

Quotations "Machines are worshipped because they are beautiful and valued because they confer power; they are hated because they are hideous and loathed because they impose slavery" [Bertrand Russell Sceptical Essays: Machines and the Emotions] Collins Thesaurus of the English Language Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002 Translations Select a language: machine n machine [min] 1 a working arrangement of wheels, levers or other parts, driven eg by human power, electricity etc, or operating electronically, producing power and/or motion for a particular purpose a sewingmachine. 2 a vehicle, especially a motorbike That's a fine machine you have! v 1 to shape, make or finish with a power-driven tool The articles are machined to a smooth finish. 2 to sew with a sewing-machine You should machine the seams. n ma chinery 1 machines in general Many products are made by machinery rather than by hand. 2 the workings or processes the machinery of government. n ma chinist a person skilled in the use of machines, eg a sewing-machine, or electrical tools She's a machinist in a clothes factory. n ma chine-gun an automatic gun that fires very rapidly. v He machine-gunned a crowd of defenceless villagers. machine tool a power-driven machine that shapes metal, wood, or plastics by cutting, pressing, or drilling. machinery does not have a plural. circus (sr k s) n. 1. a. A public entertainment consisting typically of a variety of performances by acrobats, clowns, and trained animals. b. A traveling company that performs such entertainments. c. A circular arena, surrounded by tiers of seats and often covered by a tent, in which such shows are performed. 2. A roofless oval enclosure surrounded by tiers of seats that was used in antiquity for public spectacles.

3. Chiefly British An open circular place where several streets intersect. 4. Informal Something suggestive of a circus, as in frenetic activity or noisy disorder: "The city is a circus of the senses" (William H. Gass). [Middle English, round arena, from Latin, circus, circle; see circle.] cir cusy adj. Word History: The modern circus owes its name, but fortunately not its regular program of events, to the amusements of ancient times. The Latin word circus, which comes from the Greek word kirkos, "circle, ring," referred to a circular or oval area enclosed by rows of seats for spectators. In the center ring, so to speak, was held a variety of events, including chariot races and gladiatorial combats, spectacles in which bloodshed and brutality were not uncommon. The first use of circus recorded in English, in a work by Chaucer written around 1380, probably refers to the Circus Maximus in Rome. Our modern circus, which dates to the end of the 18th century, was originally an equestrian spectacle as well, but the trick riders were soon joined in the ring by such performers as ropedancers, acrobats, and jugglers. Even though the circular shape of the arena and the equestrian nature of some of the performances are carried over from its Roman namesake, the modern circus has little connection with its brutal namesake of long ago. The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. circus [sks] n pl -cuses 1. a travelling company of entertainers such as acrobats, clowns, trapeze artistes, and trained animals 2. a public performance given by such a company 3. an oval or circular arena, usually tented and surrounded by tiers of seats, in which such a performance is held 4. (General Sporting Terms) a travelling group of professional sportsmen a cricket circus 5. (Historical Terms) (in ancient Rome) a. an open-air stadium, usually oval or oblong, for chariot races or public games b. the games themselves 6. (Social Science / Human Geography) Brit a. an open place, usually circular, in a town, where several streets converge b. (capital when part of a name) Piccadilly Circus 7. Informal noisy or rowdy behaviour 8. Informal a person or group of people whose behaviour is wild, disorganized, or (esp unintentionally) comic [from Latin, from Greek kirkos ring] Collins English Dictionary Complete and Unabridged HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003 circus - Latin for "ring," its first use was for the arena of Roman antiquity, an oval or circular area enclosed by tiers of seats and usually covered by a tent. See also related terms for seats.

Farlex Trivia Dictionary. 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved. ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms Noun 1. circus - a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals; "he ran away from home to join the circus" troupe, company - organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical); "the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel"

2. circus - a performance given by a traveling company of acrobats, clowns, and trained animals; "the children always love to go to the circus" three-ring circus - a circus with simultaneous performances in three rings show - the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining; "a remarkable show of skill" 3. circus - a frenetic disorganized (and often comic) disturbance suggestive of a large public entertainment; "it was so funny it was a circus"; "the whole occasion had a carnival atmosphere" carnival disturbance - the act of disturbing something or someone; setting something in motion 4. circus - (antiquity) an open-air stadium for chariot races and gladiatorial games sports stadium, stadium, arena, bowl - a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments capital of Italy, Eternal City, Italian capital, Rome, Roma - capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire antiquity - the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe 5. circus - an arena consisting of an oval or circular area enclosed by tiers of seats and usually covered by a tent; "they used the elephants to help put up the circus" scene of action, arena - a playing field where sports events take place big top, circus tent, round top, top - a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance; "he was afraid of a fire in the circus tent"; "they had the big top up in less than an hour" 6. Circus - a genus of haws comprising the harriers genus Circus bird genus - a genus of birds Accipitridae, family Accipitridae - hawks; Old World vultures; kites; harriers; eagles harrier - hawks that hunt over meadows and marshes and prey on small terrestrial animals Circus Aeruginosus, marsh harrier - Old World harrier frequenting marshy regions Circus pygargus, Montagu's harrier - brownish European harrier Circus cyaneus, hen harrier, marsh hawk, northern harrier - common harrier of North America and Europe; nests in marshes and open land Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc. Translations Select a language:

circus n circus [sks] 1 a travelling show with performances by horsemen, acrobats, animals etc The children went to the circus. 2 an open space in a town etc where several roads meet Piccadilly Circus. valour (v l r) n. Chiefly British Variant of valor. The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. valour US, valor [vl] n courage or bravery, esp in battle [from Late Latin valor, from valre to be strong] valorous adj valorously adv Collins English Dictionary Complete and Unabridged HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003 ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms Noun 1. valour - the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle); "he showed great heroism in battle"; "he received a medal for valor" gallantry, heroism, valiance, valiancy, valor, valorousness braveness, bravery, courage, courageousness - a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc. valour noun bravery, courage, heroism, spirit, boldness, gallantry, derring-do (archaic), fearlessness, intrepidity, doughtiness, lion-heartedness He was decorated for valour in the war. fear, cowardice, timidity, weakness, dread, trepidation Collins Thesaurus of the English Language Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002 Translations Select a language:

valour n valour [vl] courage or bravery, especially in battle He displayed his valour on the battlefield. notorious (n -tr - s, -t r -) adj. Known widely and usually unfavorably; infamous: a notorious gangster; a district notorious for vice. [From Medieval Latin n t rius, well-known, from Latin n tus, known, past participle of n scere, to get to know; see gn - in Indo-European roots.] noto riously adv. noto riousness n. The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. notorious [ntrs] adj 1. well-known for some bad or unfavourable quality, deed, etc.; infamous 2. Rare generally known or widely acknowledged [from Medieval Latin notrius well-known, from ntus known, from noscere to know] notoriety [ntrat], notoriousness n notoriously adv Collins English Dictionary Complete and Unabridged HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003 ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms Adj. 1. notorious - known widely and usually unfavorably; "a notorious gangster"; "the tenderloin district was notorious for vice"; "the infamous Benedict Arnold"; ill-famed, infamous disreputable - lacking respectability in character or behavior or appearance Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc. notorious adjective infamous, disreputable, opprobrious one of Britain's most notorious serial killers Collins Thesaurus of the English Language Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002 Translations Select a language: notorious

adj notorious [ntoris] well-known for badness or wickedness a notorious murderer. n notoriety [noutraiti] adv no toriously cafeteria (k f -tr - ) n. 1. A restaurant in which the customers are served at a counter and carry their meals on trays to tables. 2. A dining area, as at a school or office building, where meals may be purchased or brought from home and eaten. [Spanish cafetera, coffee shop, cafeteria, from caf, coffee, from Ottoman Turkish qahveh; see coffee.] The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. cafeteria [kftr] n a self-service restaurant [from American Spanish: coffee shop] Collins English Dictionary Complete and Unabridged HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003 ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms Noun 1. cafeteria - a restaurant where you serve yourself and pay a cashier automat - a cafeteria where food is served from machines eatery, eating house, eating place, restaurant - a building where people go to eat

Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc. Translations Select a language: cafeteria n cafeteria [kftiri] a self-service restaurant This department store has a cafeteria.

interest

( n tr st, -t r- st, -tr st )

n. 1. a. A state of curiosity or concern about or attention to something: an interest in sports. b. Something, such as a quality, subject, or activity, that evokes this mental state: counts the theater among his interests. 2. Regard for one's own benefit or advantage; self-interest. Often used in the plural: It is in your best interest to cooperate. She kept her own interests in mind. 3. a. A right, claim, or legal share: an interest in the new company. b. Something in which such a right, claim, or share is held: has interests overseas. c. A person or group of persons holding such a right, claim, or share: a petroleum interest. 4. Involvement with or participation in something: She has an interest in the quality of her education. 5. a. A charge for a loan, usually a percentage of the amount loaned. b. An excess or bonus beyond what is expected or due. 6. a. An interest group. b. The particular cause supported by an interest group. tr.v. interested, interesting, interests 1. To arouse the curiosity or hold the attention of: Your opinions interest me. 2. To cause to become involved or concerned with: tried to interest her in taking a walk. 3. Obsolete To concern or affect. Idiom: in the interest/interests of To the advantage of; for the sake of: thinking in the interest of the whole family; ate breakfast on the train in the interest of time. [Middle English, from Old French, from Latin, it is of importance, third person sing. present tense of interesse, to be between, take part in : inter-, inter- + esse, to be; see es- in Indo-European roots.] The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. interest [ntrst -trst] n 1. the sense of curiosity about or concern with something or someone an interest in butterflies 2. the power of stimulating such a sense to have great interest 3. the quality of such stimulation 4. something in which one is interested; a hobby or pursuit 5. (often plural) benefit; advantage in one's own interest 6. (often plural) a. a right, share, or claim, esp in a business or property b. the business, property, etc., in which a person has such concern 7. (Economics, Accounting & Finance / Banking & Finance)

a. a charge for the use of credit or borrowed money b. such a charge expressed as a percentage per time unit of the sum borrowed or used 8. (often plural) a section of a community, etc., whose members have common aims we must not offend the landed interest declare an interest to make known one's connection, esp a prejudicial connection, with an affair vb (tr) 1. to arouse or excite the curiosity or concern of 2. to cause to become involved in something; concern [from Latin: it concerns, from interesse; from INTER- + esse to be] Collins English Dictionary Complete and Unabridged HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003 ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms Noun 1. interest - a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something; "an interest in music" involvement enthusiasm - a lively interest; "enthusiasm for his program is growing" concern - something that interests you because it is important or affects you; "the safety of the ship is the captain's concern" curiosity, wonder - a state in which you want to learn more about something 2. interest - a reason for wanting something done; "for your sake"; "died for the sake of his country"; "in the interest of safety"; "in the common interest" sake benefit, welfare - something that aids or promotes well-being; "for the benefit of all" behalf - for someone's benefit (usually expressed as `in behalf' rather than `on behalf' and usually with a possessive); "in your behalf"; "campaigning in his own behalf"; "spoke a good word in his friend's behalf" 3. interest - the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.); "they said nothing of great interest"; "primary colors can add interest to a room" interestingness charisma, personal appeal, personal magnetism - a personal attractiveness or interestingness that enables you to influence others power, powerfulness - possession of controlling influence; "the deterrent power of nuclear weapons"; "the power of his love saved her"; "his powerfulness was concealed by a gentle facade" newsworthiness, news - the quality of being sufficiently interesting to be reported in news bulletins; "the judge conceded the newsworthiness of the trial"; "he is no longer news in the fashion world" topicality - the attribute of being of interest at the present time; "the library had to discard books that had lost their topicality" vividness, color, colour - interest and variety and intensity; "the Puritan Period was lacking in color"; "the characters were delineated with exceptional vividness"

shrillness - the quality of being sharp or harsh to the senses; "the shrillness of her hair color" 4. interest - a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed; "how much interest do you pay on your mortgage?" fixed charge, fixed cost, fixed costs - a periodic charge that does not vary with business volume (as insurance or rent or mortgage payments etc.) compound interest - interest calculated on both the principal and the accrued interest simple interest - interest paid on the principal alone 5. interest - (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something; "they have interests all over the world"; "a stake in the company's future" stake law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order" share, percentage, portion, part - assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group; "he wanted his share in cash" grubstake - funds advanced to a prospector or to someone starting a business in return for a share of the profits controlling interest - ownership of more than 50% of a corporation's voting shares insurable interest - an interest in a person or thing that will support the issuance of an insurance policy; an interest in the survival of the insured or in the preservation of the thing that is insured vested interest - (law) an interest in which there is a fixed right to present or future enjoyment and that can be conveyed to another security interest - any interest in a property that secures the payment of an obligation terminable interest - an interest in property that terminates under specific conditions undivided interest, undivided right - the interest in property owned by tenants whereby each tenant has an equal right to enjoy the entire property fee - an interest in land capable of being inherited equity - the ownership interest of shareholders in a corporation reversion - (law) an interest in an estate that reverts to the grantor (or his heirs) at the end of some period (e.g., the death of the grantee) right - (frequently plural) the interest possessed by law or custom in some intangible thing; "mineral rights"; "film rights" 6. interest - (usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims; "the iron interests stepped up production" interest group plural, plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than one social group - people sharing some social relation special interest - an individual or group who are concerned with some particular part of the economy and who try to influence legislators or bureaucrats to act in their favor vested interest - groups that seek to control a social system or activity from which they derive private benefit

7. interest - a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly); "sailing is her favorite pastime"; "his main pastime is gambling"; "he counts reading among his interests"; "they criticized the boy for his limited pursuits" pastime, pursuit diversion, recreation - an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates; "scuba diving is provided as a diversion for tourists"; "for recreation he wrote poetry and solved crossword puzzles"; "drug abuse is often regarded as a form of recreation" avocation, hobby, spare-time activity, by-line, pursuit, sideline - an auxiliary activity Verb 1. interest - excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of engage, engross, occupy, absorb - consume all of one's attention or time; "Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely" arouse, elicit, evoke, provoke, enkindle, kindle, fire, raise - call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses); "arouse pity"; "raise a smile"; "evoke sympathy" spellbind, transfix, fascinate, grip - to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe; "The snake charmer fascinates the cobra" bore, tire - cause to be bored 2. interest - be on the mind of; "I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift" concern, occupy, worry 3. interest - be of importance or consequence; "This matters to me!" matter to concern, have-to doe with, pertain, bear on, come to, touch on, refer, relate, touch be relevant to; "There were lots of questions referring to her talk"; "My remark pertained to your earlier comments" fascinate, intrigue - cause to be interested or curious Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc. interest noun 1. importance, concern, significance, moment, note, weight, import, consequence, substance, relevance, momentousness Food was of no interest to her at all. importance irrelevance, insignificance, worthlessness, inconsequence 2. attention, regard, curiosity, notice, suspicion, scrutiny, heed, absorption, attentiveness, inquisitiveness, engrossment They will follow the political crisis with interest. attention disregard, boredom, coolness, disinterest, unconcern, dispassion 3. (often plural) hobby, activity, pursuit, entertainment, relaxation, recreation, amusement, preoccupation, diversion, pastime, leisure activity He developed a wide range of sporting interests. 4. (often plural) advantage, good, benefit, profit, gain, boot (dialect) Did the Directors act in the best interests of their club? 5. (often plural) business, concern, matter, affair The family controls large dairy interests. 6. stake, investment The West has an interest in promoting democratic forces. 7. returns, profits, dividends Does your current account pay interest? verb 1. arouse your curiosity, engage, appeal to, fascinate, move, involve, touch, affect, attract, grip, entertain, absorb, intrigue, amuse, divert, rivet, captivate, catch your eye, hold the attention of,

engross This part of the book interests me in particular. arouse your curiosity bore, tire, weary, burden, repel, irk 2. (with in) sell, persuade to buy In the meantime, can I interest you in a new car? in the interest(s) of for the sake of, on behalf of, on the part of, to the advantage of We must all work together in the interest of national stability. Collins Thesaurus of the English Language Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002 Translations Select a language: interest n interest [intrst, (American ) intrist] 1 curiosity; attention That newspaper story is bound to arouse interest. 2 a matter, activity etc that is of special concern to one Gardening is one of my main interests. 3 money paid in return for borrowing a usually large sum of money The (rate of) interest on this loan is eight per cent; (also adjective ) the interest rate. 4 (a share in the ownership of) a business firm etc He bought an interest in the night-club. 5 a group of connected businesses which act together to their own advantage I suspect that the scheme will be opposed by the banking interest (= all the banks acting together). v 1 to arouse the curiosity and attention of; to be of importance or concern to Political arguments don't interest me at all. 2 (within) to persuade to do, buy etc Can I interest you in (buying) this dictionary? adj interested 1 (often within) showing attention or having curiosity He's not interested in politics; Don't tell me any more I'm not interested; I'll be interested to see what happens next week. 2 (often within) willing, or wanting, to do, buy etc Are you interested in (buying) a second-hand car? 3 personally involved in a particular business, project etc and therefore likely to be anxious about decisions made regarding it You must consult the other interested parties (= the other people involved). adj interesting an interesting book. adv interestingly in one's (own) interest bringing, or in order to bring, advantage, benefit, help etc to oneself etc It would be in our own interest to help him, as he may be able to help us later. in the interest(s) of in order to get, achieve, increase etc The political march was banned in the interests of public safety. lose interest to stop being interested He used to be very active in politics, but he's lost interest now. take an interest

to be interested I take a great interest in everything they do. industry ( n d -str ) n. pl. industries 1. Commercial production and sale of goods. 2. A specific branch of manufacture and trade: the textile industry. See Synonyms at business. 3. The sector of an economy made up of manufacturing enterprises: government regulation of industry. 4. Industrial management. 5. Energetic devotion to a task or an endeavor; diligence: demonstrated great intelligence and industry as a prosecutor. 6. Ongoing work or study associated with a specified subject or figure: the Civil War industry; the Hemingway industry. 7. Archaeology a. A collection of artifacts or tools made from a specified material: a Mesolithic bone industry. b. A standardized tradition of toolmaking associated with a specified tool or culture: a stone hand-ax industry; the Acheulian industry. [Middle English industrie, skill, from Old French, from Latin industria, diligence, from feminine of industrius, diligent; see ster-2 in Indo-European roots.] Word History: A clear indication of the way in which human effort has been harnessed as a force for the commercial production of goods and services is the change in meaning of the word industry. Coming from the Latin word industria, meaning "diligent activity directed to some purpose," and its descendant, Old French industrie, with the senses "activity," "ability," and "a trade or occupation," our word (first recorded in 1475) originally meant "skill," "a device," and "diligence" as well as "a trade." Over the course of the Industrial Revolution, as more and more human effort became involved in producing goods and services for sale, the last sense of industry as well as the slightly newer sense "systematic work or habitual employment" grew in importance, to a large extent taking over the word. We can even speak now of the Shakespeare industry, rather like the garment industry. The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. industry [ndstr] n pl -tries 1. (Economics) organized economic activity concerned with manufacture, extraction and processing of raw materials, or construction 2. (Business / Commerce) a branch of commercial enterprise concerned with the output of a specified product or service the steel industry 3. (Sociology) a. industrial ownership and management interests collectively, as contrasted with labour interests b. manufacturing enterprise collectively, as opposed to agriculture 4. diligence; assiduity [from Latin industria diligence, from industrius active, of uncertain origin]

Collins English Dictionary Complete and Unabridged HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003 Industry chemurgy the branch of chemistry that deals with the industrial use and application of organic substances. chemurgic, chemurgical, adj. chreotechnics Rare. useful arts, as agriculture, commerce, and manufacturing. radiotechnology the science and technology of applying radiation and x rays to industrial use. See also radio. robotics the application of automated machinery to tasks traditionally done by hand, as in the manufacturing industry. Zionite a believer in the doctrines of John Alexander Dowie who founded Zion City, Illinois, in 1901, as an industrial community for his followers. -Ologies & -Isms. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved. ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms Noun 1. industry - the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise; "each industry has its own trade publications" manufacture, industry - the organized action of making of goods and services for sale; "American industry is making increased use of computers to control production" commercial enterprise - an enterprise connected with commerce aluminum business, aluminum industry - manufacturers of aluminum considered as a group apparel industry, fashion business, fashion industry, garment industry, rag trade - makers and sellers of fashionable clothing banking industry, banking system - banks collectively automobile industry - the manufacturers of automobiles considered collectively aviation - the operation of aircraft to provide transportation chemical industry - the manufacturers of chemicals considered collectively coal industry - the producers of coal considered collectively computer industry - the manufacturers of computers considered collectively construction industry, housing industry - an industry that builds housing electronics industry - the manufacturers of electronic products considered collectively entertainment industry, show biz, show business - those involved in providing entertainment: radio and television and films and theater film industry, movie industry - the entertainment industries involved in producing and distributing movies growth industry - an industry that is growing rapidly lighting industry - an industry devoted to manufacturing and selling and installing lighting arms industry, munitions industry - an industry that manufacturers weapons of war

oil business, oil industry, refining industry - an industry that produces and delivers oil and oil products plastics industry - an industry that manufactures plastic articles securities industry, market - the securities markets in the aggregate; "the market always frustrates the small investor" service industry - an industry that provides services rather than tangible objects shipbuilding industry - an industry that builds ships shoe industry - an industry that manufactures and sells shoes sign industry - an industry that produces signs steel industry - the industry that makes steel and steel products sunrise industry - a new industry that is expanding rapidly (especially telecommunications or electronics) tobacco industry - an industry that manufactures and sells products containing tobacco toy business, toy industry - an industry that manufactures and sells toys for children trucking industry - an industry that provides transportation for commercial products 2. industry - the organized action of making of goods and services for sale; "American industry is making increased use of computers to control production" manufacture cottage industry - small-scale industry that can be carried on at home by family members using their own equipment production - (economics) manufacturing or mining or growing something (usually in large quantities) for sale; "he introduced more efficient methods of production" industrial enterprise, industrialisation, industrialization - the development of industry on an extensive scale business enterprise, commercial enterprise, business - the activity of providing goods and services involving financial and commercial and industrial aspects; "computers are now widely used in business" point system - a system of evaluation based on awarding points according to rules industry - the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise; "each industry has its own trade publications" privatise, privatize - change from governmental to private control or ownership; "The oil industry was privatized" rat - employ scabs or strike breakers in 3. industry - persevering determination to perform a task; "his diligence won him quick promotions"; "frugality and industry are still regarded as virtues" industriousness, diligence determination, purpose - the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose; "his determination showed in his every movement"; "he is a man of purpose" assiduity, assiduousness, concentration - great and constant diligence and attention sedulity, sedulousness - the quality of being constantly diligent and attentive studiousness - diligent study Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc. industry

noun 1. business, production, manufacturing, trade, trading, commerce, commercial enterprise countries where industry is developing rapidly 2. trade, world, business, service, line, field, craft, profession, occupation the textile industry 3. diligence, effort, labour, hard work, trouble, activity, application, striving, endeavour, toil, vigour, zeal, persistence, assiduity, tirelessness No one doubted his industry or his integrity. Quotations "Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise" Bible: Proverbs "Where there is no desire, there will be no industry" [John Locke Some Thoughts Concerning Education] "Avarice, the spur of industry" [David Hume Essays, Moral and Political: Of Civil Liberty] Collins Thesaurus of the English Language Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002 Translations Select a language: industry n industry [indstri] 1 (any part of) the business of producing or making goods the ship-building industry; The government should invest more money in industry. 2 hard work or effort He owed his success to both ability and industry. adj in dustrial [-das] having, concerning etc industries or the making of goods That area of the country is industrial rather than agricultural. n in dustrialist [-das-] a person who takes part in the running of a large industrial organization a wealthy industrialist. adj in dustrialized, in dustrialised [-das] (of a country) having a large number of industries. n in dustriali zation, in dustriali sation adj in dustrious [-das-] busy and hard-working industrious pupils. industrial estate an area of a town etc set aside for (the building of) factories. industrial relations the relationship between the management and the workers in a factory etc. conductor (k n-d k t r) n. 1. One who conducts, especially: a. One who is in charge of a railroad train, bus, or streetcar. b. Music One who directs an orchestra or other such group. 2. Physics A substance or medium that conducts heat, light, sound, or especially an electric charge. 3. A lightning rod, as on a house or barn.

con ducto rial (k n d k-tr - l, -t r -) adj. conduc torship n. The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. conductor [kndkt] n 1. an official on a bus who collects fares, checks tickets, etc. 2. (Music / Classical Music) Also called (esp US) director a person who conducts an orchestra, choir, etc. 3. a person who leads or guides 4. (Transport / Railways) US and Canadian a railway official in charge of a train 5. (Physics / General Physics) a substance, body, or system that conducts electricity, heat, etc. 6. (Engineering / Electrical Engineering) See lightning conductor conductorship n conductress [kndktrs] fem n Collins English Dictionary Complete and Unabridged HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003 conductor (k n-d k t r) A material or an object that conducts heat, electricity, light, or sound. Electrical conductors contain electric charges (usually electrons) that are relatively free to move through the material; a voltage applied across the conductor therefore creates an electric current. Insulators (electrical nonconductors) contain no charges that move when subject to a voltage. Compare insulator. See also resistancesuperconductivity The American Heritage Science Dictionary Copyright 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms Noun 1. conductor - the person who leads a musical group music director, director bandleader - the leader of a dance band bandmaster - the conductor of a band drum major - the leader of a marching band or drum corps drum majorette, majorette - a female drum major musician - artist who composes or conducts music as a profession 2. conductor - a substance that readily conducts e.g. electricity and heat material, stuff - the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object; "coal is a hard black material"; "wheat is the stuff they use to make bread" atomic number 29, copper, Cu - a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant

diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor Ag, atomic number 47, silver - a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography semiconducting material, semiconductor - a substance as germanium or silicon whose electrical conductivity is intermediate between that of a metal and an insulator; its conductivity increases with temperature and in the presence of impurities dielectric, insulator, nonconductor - a material such as glass or porcelain with negligible electrical or thermal conductivity 3. conductor - the person who collects fares on a public conveyance accumulator, collector, gatherer - a person who is employed to collect payments (as for rent or taxes) conductress - a woman conductor 4. conductor - a device designed to transmit electricity, heat, etc. busbar, bus - an electrical conductor that makes a common connection between several circuits; "the busbar in this computer can transmit data either way between any two components of the system" transmission line, cable, line - a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power electric cord, cord - a light insulated conductor for household use device - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water" electrode - a conductor used to make electrical contact with some part of a circuit heat sink - a metal conductor specially designed to conduct (and radiate) heat lightning conductor, lightning rod - a metallic conductor that is attached to a high point and leads to the ground; protects the building from destruction by lightning semiconductor device, semiconductor unit, semiconductor - a conductor made with semiconducting material electrical shunt, shunt, bypass - a conductor having low resistance in parallel with another device to divert a fraction of the current wave guide, waveguide - a hollow metal conductor that provides a path to guide microwaves; used in radar conducting wire, wire - a metal conductor that carries electricity over a distance

physician (f -z sh n) n. 1. A person licensed to practice medicine; a medical doctor. 2. A person who practices general medicine as distinct from surgery. 3. A person who heals or exerts a healing influence. [Middle English fisicien, from Old French, from fisique, medical science; see physic.] The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.

physician [fzn] n 1. (Medicine) a person legally qualified to practise medicine, esp one specializing in areas of treatment other than surgery; doctor of medicine 2. (Medicine) Archaic any person who treats diseases; healer [from Old French fisicien, from fisique PHYSIC] Collins English Dictionary Complete and Unabridged HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003 physician

allopathy, allopath, allopathist - Another word for conventional medical treatment is allopathy; an allopath or allopathist is a physician. pediatrician - Comes from Greek pais/paidos, "child," and iatros, "physician." armamentarium - The equipment of a medical institution or physician. Farlex Trivia Dictionary. 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved. ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms Noun 1. physician - a licensed medical practitioner; "I felt so bad I went to see my doctor" doc, doctor, Dr., MD, medico abortionist - a person (who should be a doctor) who terminates pregnancies allergist - a physician skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of allergies angiologist - a physician who specializes in angiology extern, medical extern - a nonresident doctor or medical student; connected with a hospital but not living there gastroenterologist - a physician who specializes in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract general practitioner, GP - a physician who is not a specialist but treats all illnesses hakeem, hakim - a Muslim physician house physician, resident physician, resident - a physician (especially an intern) who lives in a hospital and cares for hospitalized patients under the supervision of the medical staff of the hospital; "the resident was receiving special clinical training at the hospital" houseman, intern, interne, medical intern - an advanced student or graduate in medicine gaining supervised practical experience (`houseman' is a British term) medical man, medical practitioner - someone who practices medicine primary care physician - the physician who provides primary care; "the primary care physician acts as a gatekeeper to the medical system" quack - an untrained person who pretends to be a physician and who dispenses medical advice medical specialist, specialist - practices one branch of medicine operating surgeon, sawbones, surgeon - a physician who specializes in surgery vet, veterinarian, veterinary, veterinary surgeon - a doctor who practices veterinary

medicine doctor-patient relation - the responsibility of a physician to act in the best interests of the patient Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc. physician noun doctor, specialist, doc (informal), healer, medic (informal), general practitioner, medical practitioner, medico (informal), doctor of medicine, sawbones (slang), G.P., M.D. the President's personal physician Quotations "Physician, heal thyself" Bible: St. Luke "Cured yesterday of my disease," "I died last night of my physician" [Matthew Prior The Remedy Worse than the Disease] Collins Thesaurus of the English Language Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002 Translations Select a language: physician n physician [fizin] a doctor who specializes in medical rather than surgical treatment of patients My doctor sent me to a physician at the hospital.

petrol (p t r l) n. Chiefly British Gasoline. [French (essence de) ptrole, (essence of) petroleum, gasoline, from Old French petrole, petroleum, from Medieval Latin petr leum; see petroleum.] The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. petrol [ptrl] n (Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) any one of various volatile flammable liquid mixtures of hydrocarbons, mainly hexane, heptane, and octane, obtained from petroleum and used as a solvent and a fuel for internal-combustion engines. Usually petrol also contains additives such as antiknock compounds and corrosion inhibitors US and Canadian name gasoline [via French from Medieval Latin PETROLEUM]

Collins English Dictionary Complete and Unabridged HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003 ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms Noun 1. petrol - a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines gasolene, gasoline, gas gasohol - a gasoline substitute consisting of 90% gasoline and 10% grain alcohol from corn leaded gasoline, leaded petrol - gasoline treated with a lead compound to reduce motor knocks; "combustion of leaded gasoline released lead into the air where it could cause lead poisoning" fuel - a substance that can be consumed to produce energy; "more fuel is needed during the winter months"; "they developed alternative fuels for aircraft" hydrocarbon - an organic compound containing only carbon and hydrogen napalm - gasoline jelled with aluminum soaps; highly incendiary liquid used in fire bombs and flamethrowers unleaded gasoline, unleaded petrol - gasoline that has not been treated with a lead compound Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc. petrol noun fuel, gas (U.S. & Canad.), gasoline (U.S. & Canad.), juice (informal) Motorists will be rationed to thirty litres of petrol a month. Collins Thesaurus of the English Language Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002 Translations Select a language:

----------------------petrol n petrol [petrl] (Americangasorgasoline) a liquid got from petroleum, used as fuel for motor cars etc I'll stop at the next garage and buy more petrol; (also adjective ) a petrol engine. n petroleum [ptrulim] oil in its raw, unrefined form, which is found in natural wells below the earth's surface and from which petrol, paraffin etc are obtained. petroleum jelly a soft substance got from petroleum, used eg in ointments. petrol pump an apparatus at a petrol station which pumps petrol into cars etc, and which measures the amount of petrol it pumps. petrol station a garage where petrol is sold.

resolve (r -z lv ) v. resolved, resolving, resolves v.tr. 1. To make a firm decision about. 2. To cause (a person) to reach a decision. See Synonyms at decide. 3. To decide or express by formal vote. 4. To change or convert: My resentment resolved itself into resignation. 5. To find a solution to; solve. See Synonyms at solve.

6. To remove or dispel (doubts). 7. To bring to a usually successful conclusion: resolve a conflict. 8. Medicine To cause reduction of (an inflammation, for example). 9. Music To cause (a tone or chord) to progress from dissonance to consonance. 10. Chemistry To separate (an optically inactive compound or mixture) into its optically active constituents. 11. To render parts of (an image) visible and distinct. 12. Mathematics To separate (a vector, for example) into coordinate components. 13. To melt or dissolve (something). 14. Archaic To separate (something) into constituent parts. v.intr. 1. To reach a decision or make a determination: resolve on a course of action. 2. To become separated or reduced to constituents. 3. Music To undergo resolution. n. 1. Firmness of purpose; resolution. 2. A determination or decision; a fixed purpose. 3. A formal resolution made by a deliberative body. [Middle English resolven, to dissolve, from Old French resolver, from Latin resolvere, to untie : re-, re- + solvere, to untie; see leu- in Indo-European roots.] resolv abil ity, resolv ableness n. resolv able adj. resolv edly (-z l v d-l ) adv. resolv er n. The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. resolve [rzlv] vb (mainly tr) 1. (takes a clause as object or an infinitive) to decide or determine firmly 2. to express (an opinion) formally, esp (of a public meeting) one agreed by a vote 3. (also intr; usually foll by into) to separate or cause to separate (into) (constituent parts or elements) 4. (usually reflexive) to change, alter, or appear to change or alter the ghost resolved itself into a tree 5. to make up the mind of; cause to decide the tempest resolved him to stay at home 6. to find the answer or solution to; solve to resolve a problem 7. to explain away or dispel to resolve a doubt 8. to bring to an end; conclude to resolve an argument 9. (Medicine) Med to cause (a swelling or inflammation) to subside, esp without the formation of pus 10. (Music, other) (also intr) to follow (a dissonant note or chord) or (of a dissonant note or chord) to be followed by one producing a consonance

11. (Chemistry) Chem to separate (a racemic mixture) into its optically active constituents 12. (Physics / General Physics) Physics a. to distinguish between (separate parts) of (an image) as in a microscope, telescope, or other optical instrument b. to separate (two adjacent peaks) in a spectrum by means of a spectrometer 13. (Mathematics) Maths to split (a vector) into its components in specified directions 14. an obsolete word for dissolve n 1. something determined or decided; resolution he had made a resolve to work all day 2. firmness of purpose; determination nothing can break his resolve [from Latin resolvere to unfasten, reveal, from RE- + solvere to loosen; see SOLVE] resolver n Collins English Dictionary Complete and Unabridged HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003 relent, resolve - Relent and resolve originally meant "melt, dissolve" in literal (under the influence of heat) and figurative senses. See also related terms for melting. Farlex Trivia Dictionary. 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved. ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms Noun 1. resolve - the trait of being resolute; "his resoluteness carried him through the battle"; "it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work" firmness of purpose, resoluteness, firmness, resolution trait - a distinguishing feature of your personal nature self-command, self-possession, will power, willpower, self-will, selfcontrol, possession - the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior steadiness - freedom from wavering or indecision; constancy of resolve or conduct; "He trusted her clear steadiness that she would do what she said" sturdiness - resoluteness evidenced by strength of character; "sturdiness of moral principle" stiffness - firm resoluteness in purpose or opinion or action; "a charming host without any touch of stiffness or pomposity" bullheadedness, pigheadedness, self-will, stubbornness, obstinacy, obstinance - resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires single-mindedness - characterized by one unified purpose adamance, obduracy, unyieldingness - resoluteness by virtue of being unyielding and inflexible decisiveness, decision - the trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose; "a man of unusual decisiveness" determination, purpose - the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose; "his determination showed in his every movement"; "he is a man of purpose" steadfastness - steadfast resolution

2. resolve - a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote resolution, declaration document, papers, written document - writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature) joint resolution - a resolution passed by both houses of Congress which becomes legally binding when signed by the Chief Executive (or passed over the Chief Executive's veto) Verb 1. resolve - bring to an end; settle conclusively; "The case was decided"; "The judge decided the case in favor of the plaintiff"; "The father adjudicated when the sons were quarreling over their inheritance" adjudicate, decide, settle terminate, end - bring to an end or halt; "She ended their friendship when she found out that he had once been convicted of a crime"; "The attack on Poland terminated the relatively peaceful period after WW I" judge - determine the result of (a competition) adjust - decide how much is to be paid on an insurance claim 2. resolve - reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation conclude square off, square up, settle, determine - settle conclusively; come to terms; "We finally settled the argument" agree, concur, concord, hold - be in accord; be in agreement; "We agreed on the terms of the settlement"; "I can't agree with you!"; "I hold with those who say life is sacred"; "Both philosophers concord on this point" 3. resolve - reach a decision; "he resolved never to drink again" purpose decide, make up one's mind, determine - reach, make, or come to a decision about something; "We finally decided after lengthy deliberations" 4. resolve - understand the meaning of; "The question concerning the meaning of life cannot be answered" answer figure out, puzzle out, solve, lick, work out, work - find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of; "did you solve the problem?"; "Work out your problems with the boss"; "this unpleasant situation isn't going to work itself out"; "did you get it?"; "Did you get my meaning?"; "He could not work the math problem" 5. resolve - make clearly visible; "can this image be resolved?" optics - the branch of physics that studies the physical properties of light make out, discern, tell apart, spot, distinguish, pick out, recognise, recognize - detect with the senses; "The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards"; "I can't make out the faces in this photograph" 6. resolve - find the solution; "solve an equation"; "solve for x" solve compute, calculate, cipher, cypher, figure, reckon, work out - make a mathematical calculation or computation factorise, factorize - resolve (a polynomial) into factors 7. resolve - cause to go into a solution; "The recipe says that we should dissolve a cup of

sugar in two cups of water" dissolve, break up change integrity - change in physical make-up melt, melt down, run - reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating; "melt butter"; "melt down gold"; "The wax melted in the sun" cut - dissolve by breaking down the fat of; "soap cuts grease" Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc. resolve verb 1. work out, answer, solve, find the solution to, clear up, crack, fathom, suss (out) (slang), elucidate We must find a way to resolve these problems. 2. decide, determine, undertake, make up your mind, agree, design, settle, purpose, intend, fix, conclude She resolved to report the matter. 3. change, convert, transform, alter, metamorphose, transmute The spirals of light resolved into points. 4. dispel, explain, remove, clear up, banish Many years of doubt were finally resolved. noun 1. determination, resolution, courage, willpower, boldness, firmness, earnestness, steadfastness, resoluteness He doesn't weaken in his resolve. determination wavering, indecision, cowardice, vacillation, half-heartedness 2. decision, resolution, undertaking, objective, design, project, purpose, conclusion, intention the resolve to enforce a settlement using troops

patron (p tr n) n. 1. One that supports, protects, or champions someone or something, such as an institution, event, or cause; a sponsor or benefactor: a patron of the arts. 2. A customer, especially a regular customer. 3. also (p-tr n ) The owner or manager of an establishment, especially a restaurant or an inn of France or Spain. 4. a. A noble or wealthy person in ancient Rome who granted favor and protection to someone in exchange for certain services. b. A slave owner in ancient Rome who freed a slave without relinquishing all legal claim to him. 5. One who possesses the right to grant an ecclesiastical benefice to a member of the clergy. 6. A patron saint. [Middle English, from Old French, from Medieval Latin patr nus, from Latin, from pater, patr-, father; see p ter- in Indo-European roots.] pa tronal (p tr -n l) adj. The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.

patron1 n 1. a person, esp a man, who sponsors or aids artists, charities, etc.; protector or benefactor 2. (Business / Commerce) a customer of a shop, hotel, etc., esp a regular one 3. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) See patron saint 4. (Historical Terms) (in ancient Rome) the protector of a dependant or client, often the former master of a freedman still retaining certain rights over him 5. (Christianity / Anglicanism) Christianity a person or body having the right to present a clergyman to a benefice [via Old French from Latin patrnus protector, from pater father] patronal [ptrnl] adj patronly adj patron2 French [patr ] n (Business / Commerce) a man, who owns or manages a hotel, restaurant, or bar patron3 n Irish a variant spelling of pattern2 Collins English Dictionary Complete and Unabridged HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003 patron - Derives from Latin patronus, which means "protector of clients" or "defender." See also related terms for protected. Farlex Trivia Dictionary. 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved. ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms Noun 1. patron - a regular customer frequenter customer, client - someone who pays for goods or services operagoer - a patron of the opera habitue, regular, fixture - a regular patron; "an habitue of the racetrack"; "a bum who is a Central Park fixture" 2. patron - the proprietor of an inn France, French Republic - a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe innkeeper, boniface, host - the owner or manager of an inn owner, proprietor - (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business; "he is the owner of a chain of restaurants" 3. patron - someone who supports or champions something sponsor, supporter benefactor, helper - a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help) backer, angel - invests in a theatrical production godfather - someone having a relation analogous to that of a male

sponsor to his godchild godparent - a person who sponsors someone (the godchild) at baptism guarantor, warranter, warrantor, surety - one who provides a warrant or guarantee to another patroness, patronne - a woman who is a patron or the wife of a patron pillar of strength, tower of strength - a person who can be relied on to give a great deal of support and comfort Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc. patron noun 1. supporter, friend, champion, defender, sponsor, guardian, angel (informal), advocate, backer, helper, protagonist, protector, benefactor, philanthropist Catherine the Great was a patron of the arts and sciences. 2. customer, client, buyer, frequenter, shopper, habitu Like so many of its patrons, he could not resist the food at the Savoy. Collins Thesaurus of the English Language Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002 Translations Select a language: patron n patron [peitrn] 1 a person who supports (often with money) an artist, musician, writer, form of art etc He's a patron of the arts. 2 a (regular) customer of a shop etc The manager said that he knew all his patrons. n patronage [ptrnid, (American ) pei-] the support given by a patron. v patronize, patronise [p-, (American ) pei-] 1 to behave towards (someone) in a way which is kind and friendly but which nevertheless shows that one thinks oneself to be more important, clever etc than that person He's a nice fellow but he does patronize his assistants. 2 to visit (a shop, theatre, society etc) regularly That's not a shop I patronize nowadays. adj patronizing, patronising adv patronizingly, patronisingly patron saint a saint who protects a particular person, group of people, country etc St Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland.