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 socialisation socialisation /ˌsoʊʃəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

  1. [British] The adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture  ( enculturation , socialisation [British] , socialization , acculturation )
    the adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture
     The socialization of children to the norms of their culture
    the socialization of children to the norms of their culture
  2. [British] The act of meeting for social purposes  ( socialisation [British] , socialising [British] , socialization , socializing )
    the act of meeting for social purposes
     There was too much socialization with the enlisted men
    there was too much socialization with the enlisted men
  3. [British] The action of establishing on a socialist basis  ( socialisation [British] , socialization )
    the action of establishing on a socialist basis
     The socialization of medical services
    the socialization of medical services


 inhalator inhalator /ɪnˈheɪlətər/

noun

  1. A dispenser that produces a chemical vapor to be inhaled in order to relieve nasal congestion  ( inhalator , inhaler )
    a dispenser that produces a chemical vapor to be inhaled in order to relieve nasal congestion
     My sister needs to use an inhaler to control her asthma
    My sister needs to use an inhaler to control her asthma
  2. A breathing device for administering long-term artificial respiration  ( inhalator , respirator )
    a breathing device for administering long-term artificial respiration


 open-end wrench open-end wrench /ˈoʊpən ɛnd rɛntʃ/

noun

  1. A wrench having parallel jaws at fixed separation (often on both ends of the handle)  ( open-end wrench , tappet wrench )
    a wrench having parallel jaws at fixed separation (often on both ends of the handle)


 echolalia echolalia /ˌɛkoʊˈleɪliə/

noun

  1. (psychiatry) mechanical and meaningless repetition of the words of another person (as in schizophrenia)  ( echolalia )
    (psychiatry) mechanical and meaningless repetition of the words of another person (as in schizophrenia)
     Echolalia is common among some individuals with autism, repeating phrases or sounds.
    Echolalia is common among some individuals with autism, repeating phrases or sounds.
  2. An infant's repetition of sounds uttered by others  ( echolalia )
    an infant's repetition of sounds uttered by others