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audiology |
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the measurement of hearing |
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analysis of variance |
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a statistical method for making simultaneous comparisons between two or more means |
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ANOVA |
Noun
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a statistical method for making simultaneous comparisons between two or more means |
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accident surgery |
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the branch of medicine that deals with the surgical repair of injuries and wounds arising from accidents |
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agronomy |
Noun
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the application of soil and plant sciences to land management and crop production |
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agrobiology |
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the study of plant nutrition and growth especially as a way to increase crop yield |
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agrology |
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science of soils in relation to crops |
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age norm |
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the average age at which particular performances are expected to appear |
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astrobiology |
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the branch of biology concerned with the effects of outer space on living organisms and the search for extraterrestrial life |
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acoustics |
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the study of the physical properties of sound |
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astronomy |
Noun
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the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole |
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astrodynamics |
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the branch of astronomy that studies the motion of natural and artificial bodies in space |
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astrometry |
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the branch of astronomy that deals with the measurement of the position and motion of celestial bodies |
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aeronautics |
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the theory and practice of navigation through air or space |
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astronautics |
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the theory and practice of navigation through air or space |
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architectonics |
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the science of architecture |
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avionics |
Noun
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science and technology of electronic systems and devices for aeronautics and astronautics |
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applied science |
Noun
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the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems |
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astrophysics |
Noun
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the branch of astronomy concerned with the physical and chemical properties of celestial bodies |
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atomic physics |
Noun
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the branch of physics that studies the internal structure of atomic nuclei |
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artificial intelligence |
Noun
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the branch of computer science that deal with writing computer programs that can solve problems creatively |
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animatronics |
Noun
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the construction of robots to look like animals (developed for Disneyland) |
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architectural engineering |
Noun
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the branch of engineering that deals with the construction of buildings (as distinguished from architecture as a design art) |
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atomism |
Noun
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(chemistry) any theory in which all matter is composed of tiny discrete finite indivisible indestructible particles |
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atomism |
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(psychology) a theory that reduces all mental phenomena to simple elements (sensations and feelings) that form complex ideas by association |
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atomic theory |
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any theory in which all matter is composed of tiny discrete finite indivisible indestructible particles |
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atomist theory |
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any theory in which all matter is composed of discrete, finite, indivisible, and indestructible particles |
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atomistic theory |
Noun
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(chemistry) any theory in which all matter is composed of tiny discrete finite indivisible indestructible particles |
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aeromechanics |
Noun
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the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of gases (especially air) and their effects on bodies in the flow |
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aerodynamics |
Noun
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the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of gases (especially air) and their effects on bodies in the flow |
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abnormal psychology |
Noun
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the branch of psychology concerned with abnormal behavior |
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associationism |
Noun
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(psychology) a theory that association is the basic principle of mental activity |
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association theory |
Noun
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(psychology) a theory that association is the basic principle of mental activity |
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applied psychology |
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any of several branches of psychology that seek to apply psychological principles to practical problems of education or industry or marketing etc. |
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aerology |
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meteorology of the total extent of the atmosphere |
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antinomianism |
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the theological doctrine that by faith and God's grace a Christian is freed from all laws (including the moral standards of the culture) |
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arts |
Noun
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studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills, rather than occupational or professional skills |
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anthropology |
Noun
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the social science that studies the origins and social relationships of human beings |
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archeology |
Noun
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the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures |
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archaeology |
Noun
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the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures |
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art history |
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the academic discipline that studies the development of painting and sculpture |
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aetiology |
Noun
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the philosophical study of causation |
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aetiology |
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the cause of a disease |
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aesthetics |
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(art) the branch of philosophy dealing with beauty and taste (emphasizing the evaluative criteria that are applied to art) |
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accidence |
Noun
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the part of grammar that deals with the inflections of words |
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axiology |
Noun
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the study of values and value judgments |
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alethic logic |
Noun
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the modal logic of necessity and possibility and contingency |
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angelology |
Noun
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the branch of theology that is concerned with angels |
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apologetics |
Noun
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the branch of theology that is concerned with the defense of Christian doctrines |
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anagoge |
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a mystical or allegorical interpretation (especially of Scripture) |