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lecturing
lecturing
/ˈlɛktʃɝɪŋ/
noun
(
)
Teaching by giving a discourse on some subject (typically to a class)
(
lecture
,
lecturing
)
teaching by giving a discourse on some subject (typically to a class)
The professor was well-known for his engaging style of lecturing.
The professor was well-known for his engaging style of lecturing.
symmetricalness
symmetricalness
/sɪˈmɛtrɪkəlnəs/
noun
(mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane
(
balance
,
correspondence
,
symmetricalness
,
symmetry
)
(mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane
The artwork showcased perfect symmetry in its design.
The artwork showcased perfect symmetry in its design.
prompter
prompter
/ˈprɑːmptər/
noun
A device that displays words for people to read
(
autocue
[British]
,
prompter
)
a device that displays words for people to read
The news anchor was reading from the autocue during the live broadcast
The news anchor was reading from the autocue during the live broadcast
Someone who assists a performer by providing the next words of a forgotten speech
(
prompter
,
theater prompter
[American]
,
theatre prompter
)
someone who assists a performer by providing the next words of a forgotten speech
backlog
backlog
/ˈbæˌklɔg/
noun
(
)
An accumulation of jobs not done or materials not processed that are yet to be dealt with (especially unfilled customer orders for products or services)
(
backlog
)
an accumulation of jobs not done or materials not processed that are yet to be dealt with (especially unfilled customer orders for products or services)
Something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose
(
backlog
,
stockpile
,
reserve
)
something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose
The large log at the back of a hearth fire
(
backlog
)
the large log at the back of a hearth fire
verb
Accumulate and create a backlog
(
backlog
)
accumulate and create a backlog
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