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 correspondence correspondence /ˌkɔrəˈspɑːndəns/

noun

  1. () Communication by the exchange of letters  ( correspondence )
    communication by the exchange of letters
  2. () Compatibility of observations  ( correspondence , agreement )
    compatibility of observations
     There was no agreement between theory and measurement
    there was no agreement between theory and measurement
     The results of two tests were in correspondence
    the results of two tests were in correspondence
  3. Similarity by virtue of corresponding  ( correspondence , parallelism )
    similarity by virtue of corresponding
  4. (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.
  5. The relation of corresponding in degree, size or amount  ( commensurateness , correspondence , proportionateness )
    the relation of corresponding in degree, size or amount


 mechanism mechanism /ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/

noun

  1. () The atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction  ( chemical mechanism , mechanism )
    the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
     He determined unique mechanisms for the photochemical reactions
    he determined unique mechanisms for the photochemical reactions
  2. () The technical aspects of doing something  ( mechanics , mechanism )
    the technical aspects of doing something
     A mechanism of social control
    a mechanism of social control
     Mechanisms of communication
    mechanisms of communication
     The mechanics of prose style
    the mechanics of prose style
  3. () A natural object resembling a machine in structure or function  ( mechanism )
    a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function
     The mechanism of the ear
    the mechanism of the ear
     The mechanism of infection
    the mechanism of infection
  4. Device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function  ( mechanism )
    device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function
     The clock's mechanism requires careful maintenance to ensure accurate timekeeping.
    The clock's mechanism requires careful maintenance to ensure accurate timekeeping.
  5. (philosophy) the philosophical theory that all phenomena can be explained in terms of physical or biological causes  ( mechanism )
    (philosophy) the philosophical theory that all phenomena can be explained in terms of physical or biological causes


 gorget gorget /ˈɡɔːrdʒɪt/

noun

  1. Armor plate that protects the neck  ( gorget )
    armor plate that protects the neck


 rijstaffel rijstaffel /ˈraɪ̯ʃtɑːfəl/

noun

  1. Dish originating in Indonesia; a wide variety of foods and sauces are served with rice  ( rijstafel , rijstaffel , rijsttaffel )
    dish originating in Indonesia; a wide variety of foods and sauces are served with rice