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universe |
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everything stated or assumed in a given discussion |
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universe |
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(statistics) the entire aggregation of items from which samples can be drawn |
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universe |
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everything that exists anywhere |
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universe of discourse |
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everything stated or assumed in a given discussion |
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uninominal system |
Noun
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based on the principle of having only one member (as of a legislature) selected from each electoral district |
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uninominal voting system |
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based on the principle of having only one member (as of a legislature) selected from each electoral district |
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unidentified flying object |
Noun
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an (apparently) flying object whose nature is unknown |
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UFO |
Noun
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an (apparently) flying object whose nature is unknown |
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unilateralism |
Noun
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the doctrine that nations should conduct their foreign affairs individualistically without the advice or involvement of other nations |
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undercurrent |
Noun
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a subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance |
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undercurrent |
Noun
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a current below the surface of a fluid |
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unrealism |
Noun
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a representation having no reference to concrete objects or specific examples |
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unbelief |
Noun
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a rejection of belief |
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ultramontanism |
Noun
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(Roman Catholic Church) the policy that the absolute authority of the church should be vested in the pope |
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unbounded interval |
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an interval that does not include its endpoints |
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unenlightenment |
Noun
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a lack of understanding |
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urology |
Noun
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the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the urinary tract or urogenital system |
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urogenital medicine |
Noun
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the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the urinary tract or urogenital system |
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uranology |
Noun
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the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole |
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undulatory theory |
Noun
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(physics) the theory that light is transmitted as waves |
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uncertainty principle |
Noun
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(quantum theory) the theory that it is impossible to measure both energy and time (or position and momentum) completely accurately at the same time |
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utilitarianism |
Noun
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doctrine that the useful is the good |
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underwater archeology |
Noun
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the archeology of underwater sites |
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underwater archaeology |
Noun
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the archeology of underwater sites |
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universalism |
Noun
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the theological doctrine that all people will eventually be saved |
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utopian socialism |
Noun
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socialism achieved by voluntary sacrifice |
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universal quantifier |
Noun
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a logical quantifier of a proposition that asserts that the proposition is true for all members of a class of things |
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underground press |
Noun
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a system of clandestine printing and distribution of dissident or banned literature |
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ultima |
Noun
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the last syllable in a word |
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utopia |
Noun
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a work of fiction describing a utopia |
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utopia |
Noun
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ideally perfect state |
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URL |
Noun
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the address of a web page on the world wide web |
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uniform resource locator |
Noun
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the address of a web page on the world wide web |
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universal resource locator |
Noun
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the address of a web page on the world wide web |
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unabridged dictionary |
Noun
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a dictionary that has not been shortened by the omitting terms or definitions |
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union card |
Noun
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a card certifying membership in a labor union |
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ukase |
Noun
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an edict of the Russian tsar |
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unilateral contract |
Noun
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a one-sided agreement whereby you promise to do (or refrain from doing) something in return for a performance (not a promise) |
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UNIX |
Noun
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trademark for a powerful operating system |
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utility program |
Noun
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(computer science) a program designed for general support of the processes of a computer |
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utility routine |
Noun
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a routine that can be used as needed |
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user interface |
Noun
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(computer science) a program that controls a display for the user (usually on a computer monitor) and that allows the user to interact with the system |
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update |
Noun
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news that updates your information |
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update |
Verb
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modernize or bring up to date |
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update |
Verb
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bring to the latest state of technology |
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update |
Verb
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bring up to date |
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urban legend |
Noun
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a story that appears mysteriously and spreads spontaneously in various forms and is usually false |
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unfavorable judgment |
Noun
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disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings |
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upbraiding |
Noun
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a severe scolding |
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untruth |
Noun
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a false statement |