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Questions tagged 'Terminology'

33 questions

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Anonymous

Nov 24, 2024

Why do they call it a Tailor made double play?

What is the origin of the term "tailor-made double play" in baseball, and how does it relate to the work of a tailor?

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Anonymous

Nov 22, 2024

Which word best describes notes that move by the interval of a second?

Which term most accurately describes notes that move by an interval of a second? 1. Unison 2. Arpeggiation 3. Stepwise 4. Staccato

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Meagan Hyatt

Nov 22, 2024

Vocabulary specific to a certain activity is a type of?

What is the term for vocabulary that is specific to a particular activity? A. Literal language B. Context language C. Technical language D. Figurative language

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Anonymous

Nov 21, 2024

Vet and Doctor question!?

When referring to a doctor who treats humans, we typically use the title "Dr." followed by their name, such as Dr. Philip. However, when it comes to veterinarians, what is the appropriate way to addre...

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Anonymous

Nov 20, 2024

What is a “sextagenerian”?

I came across the term "sextagenarian" in a review of Jim Carrey's new film, "Yes Man," and I'm unsure of its meaning. This word is unfamiliar to me, and I would appreciate any insights. For context,...

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Anonymous

Nov 08, 2024

What do I call my Mother’s uncle?

I often find myself wanting to refer to my mother's uncle as my uncle too, but my older sister gets upset when I do. She insists that he is not my uncle, but rather our mother's uncle, and argues that...

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Anonymous

Nov 07, 2024

Why do they say gank instead of kill in Supernatural?

In the show, I've noticed that the terms "gank" or "ganked" are often used in place of "kill" or "killed." I'm curious about the reason behind this choice of terminology. Does it have to do with restr...

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Anonymous

Oct 31, 2024

Is there a word for “a period of 50 years”?

Is there a specific term for "a period of 50 years"? For example, a period of 100 years is called a century, and a period of 10 years is referred to as a decade. Does a 50-year period have its own dis...

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Anonymous

Oct 19, 2024

用英文說明 Excel 中的欄、列、儲存格怎麼講??

Could you please help me clarify how to refer to columns, rows, and cells in Excel in English? For instance, how would I express the following: "What information is in the third row?", "What informati...