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(slang) The highest possible rating.
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(sociology) The successful completion of a socially defined goal or task, highlighting individual or group accomplishment.
v
(imperative, originally US) To behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish.
adj
In action; actually proceeding; working; in force
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obsolete typography of advantage [(countable) Any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable or chance to success, or to any desired end.]
n
The part of a contractually due sum that is paid or received in advance for a good, service or social security payment.
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(countable) Any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable or chance to success, or to any desired end.
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Obsolete form of advantage. [(countable) Any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable or chance to success, or to any desired end.]
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(transitive, figuratively) To postpone an action that would extinguish something, as a debt.
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A person who is arriving or has just arrived.
adj
Surpassing or controlling.
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Archaic spelling of achievement. [The act of achieving or performing; a successful performance; accomplishment.]
n
That which is attained, or obtained by exertion.
v
To pick (or select) automatically
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Obsolete spelling of behalf [The interest, benefit, or wellbeing of someone or something.]
n
General course of action or conduct in life, or in a particular part of it.
n
An event; a fact; a particular incident.
n
a good position for observation, judgment, criticism, action, etc.
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Alternative form of coign of vantage [a good position for observation, judgment, criticism, action, etc.]
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(economics, business) An attribute that allows a company or a person to outperform competitors.
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(obsolete) The act of training up.
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(idiomatic) The best or most desirable among some selection.
adj
(rare, possibly nonstandard) First, especially first place in a competition.
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The first appearance of a debutante in society.
v
(possibly nonstandard) To be scheduled to arrive at, as a destination.
n
a long-term or primary goal
n
Alternative spelling of dos and don'ts [A set of rules or guidelines that one has to follow in a particular situation; etymologically, a set of things that one should do or not do in such situation.]
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Alternative spelling of dos and don'ts [A set of rules or guidelines that one has to follow in a particular situation; etymologically, a set of things that one should do or not do in such situation.]
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(countable) An activity one has performed.
n
(literally) A notable final utterance before death, especially one made by a celebrity or historical figure.
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(marketing) One who is not an early adopter but begins using a product or service shortly after its introduction.
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The first profits from an undertaking
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Manner by which something functions; the workings.
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The side on which gain, increase, or prosperity is accrued; the upside.
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(idiomatic) Work that is very important and necessary, especially that which receives little or no recognition or pay.
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(obsolete) One who provides lodgings; especially, the officer of the English royal household who formerly preceded the court when travelling, to provide and prepare lodgings.
adj
(idiomatic) to reach a high level of popularity during a specific time.
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One who heralds something.
adj
(obsolete) Done by express direction; not involuntary; commanded.
adj
Succeeding to an office.
n
(obsolete) An introduction.
n
Alternative spelling of know-how [The knowledge and skill to be able to (do something correctly).]
adj
(by extension) leading, latest or most up-to-date
n
(now Scotland) Learning, lore; doctrine.
n
The act of learning something
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Obsolete spelling of learned, simple past tense and past participle of learn [To acquire, or attempt to acquire knowledge or an ability to do something.]
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Archaic spelling of learn. [To acquire, or attempt to acquire knowledge or an ability to do something.]
n
Any fact, technique or other outcome that a student is expected to have learnt or achieved by the end of a specific course of instruction
n
Any time or occasion suitable or natural for gaining understanding, values, wisdom, knowledge, or skill.
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A series of mistakes, sometimes also with successes, that help to educate a person
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Pronunciation spelling of learn. [To acquire, or attempt to acquire knowledge or an ability to do something.]
n
Something learned or to be learned.
n
A major event in one's life, normally bringing about a substantial change.
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An extension in the life of assets beyond their planned life.
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Alternative form of life lesson [(set phrase) Advice from another person or information derived from experience that provides valuable long-term guidance for one's future decisions and conduct in life.]
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Alternative form of life lesson [(set phrase) Advice from another person or information derived from experience that provides valuable long-term guidance for one's future decisions and conduct in life.]
n
Alternative spelling of lifetime [The duration of the life of someone or something.]
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Alternative spelling of life goal [Something that a person wishes to achieve in his or her life; an ambition.]
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One's path through life, as determined by the decisions one makes.
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Any skill, normally learned as a child, that is needed to participate in everyday life.
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(archaic) One's primary interest in life; livelihood, especially an opportunity to benefit oneself.
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(idiomatic) An important event in a person's life or career, in the history of a nation, in the life of some project, etc.
n
(chiefly US) Alternative form of new lease of life [An opportunity to live longer than was expected, due to some kind of reprieve.]
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In operation; that operates.
n
(obsolete) Effect produced; influence.
adj
Having the power of acting; hence, exerting force, physical or moral; active in the production of effects.
adj
(now rare) Of a person: busy, industrious, or painstaking.
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(education) The anticipated or desired results or evidence of a learning experience (often used in the phrase learning outcomes).
adj
Involving accomplishments or activities that have not been done before, or developing or using new methods or techniques.
adj
(obsolete) Doing; active.
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(transitive) To have higher rank than (someone or something else).
v
(obsolete) To preponderate.
adj
(obsolete) Quick, brisk.
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(intransitive) To be superior in strength, dominance, influence or frequency; to have or gain the advantage over others; to have the upper hand; to outnumber others.
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(obsolete) An enterprise or adventure.
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An advantage of something, especially when contrasted with its disadvantages (cons).
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(obsolete) A state of complete readiness for action.
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Of or relating to promotion to a post of higher status.
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(obsolete) The act of hastening; haste.
adj
(theater, informal) Having many props.
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Something that turns out to be a great success.
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Anecdotal evidence for the benefits of some product or policy.
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(obsolete) A raised platform.
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(archaic) attendance (The act of attending or waiting)
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(South Africa) A rapprochement.
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(theater, film) The most prominent name on lists of cast and crew, or in advertising.
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(business) A corporate hiring and interviewing methodology to identify preferred candidates for a position, based on detailed research and analysis of each candidate.
n
(figuratively) Something that gives one an advantage, especially one held in reserve.
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Obsolete form of vantage. [(archaic) An advantage.]
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Having an advantageous position.
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A situation that benefits both or all parties, or that has two distinct benefits
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The amount of something that is expected to last for or be produced in one year.
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