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altruism
/ˈæl tru ˌɪ zəm /
/ˈæl tru ˌɪ zəm /
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concurrent
/kən ˈkɜ rənt/
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occurring or operating at the same time
concurrent meaning(s)
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- (adj) occurring or operating at the same time
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- Lionel's sentence of two concurrent terms of 5 years each was too light considering the serious charges that were brought against him.
- Market watchers believe that while bigger and larger TVs are pushing the audiences backward for comfortable viewing there is a concurrent theme where electronics industry's miniaturization process is causing the consumer to move forward.
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concurrent execution
the execution of two or more computer programs by a single computer
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concurrent negligence
(law) negligence of two of more persons acting independently;…
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concurrent operation
two or more operations performed at the same time (or within…
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concurrently
/kən ˈkɜ rənt li/
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overlapping in duration
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concurring
/kən ˈkɜ rɪŋ/
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be in accord; be in agreement
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concurring opinion
an opinion that agrees with the court's disposition of the case…
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concuss
/kən ˈkəs/
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shake violently
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concussion
/kən ˈkə ʃən/
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injury to the brain caused by a blow; usually resulting in loss…
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condemn
/kən ˈdɛm/
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express strong disapproval of
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condemnable
/kən ˈdɛm nə bl/
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bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
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condemnation
/ˌkɑn dəm ˈneɪ ʃən/
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an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong…
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condemnatory
/kən ˈdɛm nə tə rɪ/
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containing or imposing condemnation or censure
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condemning
/kən ˈdɛ mɪŋ/
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containing or imposing condemnation or censure
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condensate
/ˈkɑn dən ˌseɪt/
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a product of condensation
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condensation
/ˌkɑn dən ˈseɪ ʃən/
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(psychoanalysis) an unconscious process whereby two ideas…
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condensation pump
vacuum pump used to obtain a high vacuum
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condensation trail
an artificial cloud created by an aircraft; caused either by condensation…
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condense
/kən ˈdɛns/
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undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and…
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condensed milk
sweetened evaporated milk
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condenser
/kən ˈdɛn sər/
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an electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an…
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condenser microphone
microphone consisting of a capacitor with one plate fixed and…
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condensing
/kən ˈdɛn sɪŋ/
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the act of increasing the density of something
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condescend
/ˌkɑn dɪ ˈsɛnd/
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behave in a patronizing and condescending manner