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evolution

e vuh looh shuhn

  • n  a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage)
    the evolution of Greek civilization
  • n  (biology) the sequence of events involved in the evolutionary development of a species or taxonomic group of organisms

  • PTI's Michael Lemonick assesses the theory of evolution after Intelligent Design is defeated in Pennsylvania.
  • Major evolutionary changes in most species of life take place at a barely perceptible rate, often requiring hundreds of thousands or even millions of years.
  • A federal judge minces no words as he comes down against evolution's rival.
News & Articles

  • Evolution conference being held in Utah
    SALT LAKE CITY — The Society for the Study of Evolution is holding an international conference on evolution at Snowbird resort. read more
    June 21, 2013 - Standard-Examiner
  • Scientists gather for evolution conference in Utah
    SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Society for the Study of Evolution is holding an international conference on evolution at Snowbird resort in the mountains east of Salt Lake City.
    June 21, 2013 - Washington Examiner
  • Neolane Evolution 2013 Inspired Extraordinary Experiences for Marketers
    Conversational marketing technology provider Neolane, Inc. held its annual global user conference Neolane Evolution for marketing leaders of global brands. More than 600 attendees gathered in Paris last week for a once-in-a-lifetime experience that featured remarkable speakers and content, as well as unforgettable entertainment and social activities.
    June 20, 2013 - Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance
Quotes

  • Margaret Chan in msnbc.com
    For the first time in history, we can track the evolution of a pandemic in real time,WHO Director-General Margaret Chan said at a news conference today.
  • Edward Lampert in MarketWatch
    We are entering a new phase in Sears' evolution as a multi-channel retailer,Lampert noted, citing a new operational structure that the parent of the Sears Roebuck and Kmart retail chains recently announced.
  • Jean-Claude Trichet in The Age
    That said, in view of the overall potential impact of increased financial market volatility and the re-pricing of risk on the real economy, appropriate monitoring of the economy's evolution is necessary,Trichet said.

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