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 unemployment unemployment /ˌənɪmˈplɔɪmənt/

noun

  1. () The state of being unemployed or not having a job  ( joblessness , unemployment )
    the state of being unemployed or not having a job
     Unemployment is a serious social evil
    unemployment is a serious social evil
     The rate of unemployment is an indicator of the health of an economy
    the rate of unemployment is an indicator of the health of an economy


 Sacramento sturgeon Sacramento sturgeon /ˌsækəˈmɛntoʊ ˈstɝːdʒən/

noun

  1. Food and game fish of marine and fresh waters of northwestern coast of North America  ( Acipenser transmontanus , Pacific sturgeon , Sacramento sturgeon , white sturgeon )
    food and game fish of marine and fresh waters of northwestern coast of North America


 calculating machine calculating machine /ˈkælkjəˌleɪtɪŋ məˈʃiːn/

noun

  1. A small machine that is used for mathematical calculations; can be mechanical or electronic  ( calculating machine , calculator )
    a small machine that is used for mathematical calculations; can be mechanical or electronic
     I always keep a calculator handy when doing my taxes
    I always keep a calculator handy when doing my taxes


 wail wail /ˈweɪl/

noun

  1. () A cry of sorrow and grief  ( lament , plaint , lamentation , wail )
    a cry of sorrow and grief
     Their pitiful laments could be heard throughout the ward
    their pitiful laments could be heard throughout the ward

verb

  1. () Emit long loud cries  ( ululate , yaup , yawl , howl , roar , wail )
    emit long loud cries
     Wail in self-pity
    wail in self-pity
     Howl with sorrow
    howl with sorrow
  2. () Cry weakly or softly  ( mewl , pule , whimper , wail )
    cry weakly or softly
     She wailed with pain
    she wailed with pain