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Word of the Day : November 9, 2021 Truncate verb TRUNG-kayt What It Means Truncate means "to shorten by or as if by cutting off." // Many statements in the court document were truncated before publication. See the entry > Examples "[Derrick White] has never logged more than the 68 games he registered in 2019-20, an NBA season interrupted … Continue reading Word of the Day – Truncate

Word of the Day : November 10, 2021 Bevy noun BEV-ee What It Means A bevy is a large group or collection. // The gym offers a bevy of workout classes, including kickboxing and Zumba. See the entry > Examples "Starting at 7:30 p.m. on most nights in October, a bevy of jack-o-lanterns will glow along pathways on Newfields' campus." — Domenica … Continue reading Word of the Day – Bevy

Word of the Day : October 20, 2021 Batten verb BAT-un What It Means Batten means "to furnish or fasten with or as if with supports." // Residents battened down their doors and windows before the storm. See the entry > Examples "Everything was battened down and they were all set to leave the round-the-clock eatery—until they discovered there was no … Continue reading Word of the Day – Batten

Word of the Day : October 19, 2021 Nomenclature noun NOH-mun-klay-cher What It Means Nomenclature can mean "name," but it is most often used for a system of names or naming for things especially in science. // Starting a new job or entering a new field of study means becoming familiar with the nomenclature. See the entry > … Continue reading Word of the Day – Nomenclature