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keratoplasty
keratoplasty
/ˌkɛrəˈtɒplæsti/
noun
A surgical procedure in which part or all of a damaged or diseased cornea is replaced by healthy corneal tissue from a donor
(
corneal graft
,
corneal transplant
,
keratoplasty
)
a surgical procedure in which part or all of a damaged or diseased cornea is replaced by healthy corneal tissue from a donor
expectation
expectation
/ˌɛkspɛkˈteɪʃən/
noun
(
)
Belief about (or mental picture of) the future
(
prospect
,
expectation
,
outlook
)
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
(
)
Anticipating with confidence of fulfillment
(
anticipation
,
expectation
)
anticipating with confidence of fulfillment
The team had high expectations for the upcoming match.
The team had high expectations for the upcoming match.
(statistics) the sum of the values of a random variable divided by the number of values
(
arithmetic mean
,
expectation
,
expected value
,
first moment
)
(statistics) the sum of the values of a random variable divided by the number of values
The feeling that something is about to happen
(
expectation
)
the feeling that something is about to happen
unsure
unsure
/ənˈʃʊr/
adjective
Lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
(
unsure
,
incertain
[Non-standard]
,
uncertain
)
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
Uncertain of his convictions
uncertain of his convictions
Unsure of himself and his future
unsure of himself and his future
Moving with uncertain (or unsure) steps
moving with uncertain (or unsure) steps
An uncertain smile
an uncertain smile
Touched the ornaments with uncertain fingers
touched the ornaments with uncertain fingers
Lacking self-confidence
(
diffident
,
shy
,
timid
,
unsure
,
unconfident
)
lacking self-confidence
Stood in the doorway diffident and abashed
stood in the doorway diffident and abashed
Problems that call for bold not timid responses
problems that call for bold not timid responses
A very unsure young man
a very unsure young man
Republic of Singapore
Republic of Singapore
/rɪˈpʌblɪk ɒv ˈsɪŋgəpɔːr/
noun
A country in southeastern Asia on the island of Singapore; achieved independence from Malaysia in 1965
(
Republic of Singapore
,
Singapore
)
a country in southeastern Asia on the island of Singapore; achieved independence from Malaysia in 1965
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