Словарь английского языка | Значения слов, определения и примеры
a strong belief that something will happen or be the case
"The students had high expectations for their exam results."
regarded as likely to happen; anticipated
"The expected results were better than we thought."
to cough up and spit out mucus from the throat or lungs
"The patient began to expectorate thick mucus."
the quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral
"He acted out of political expediency rather than principle."
suitable or convenient for achieving a particular end, sometimes at the expense of morality
"It was expedient to take the shortcut despite the risks."
to make a process or action happen more quickly
"The company promised to expedite the delivery of the package."
a journey made for a particular purpose, often exploration or research
"They went on a scientific expedition to the Arctic."
done with speed and efficiency
"The investigation was carried out in an expeditious manner."
in a quick and efficient manner
"The application was processed expeditiously."
to officially force someone to leave a place or organization
"The student was expelled from school for misconduct."
to use up or spend resources such as time, money, or energy
"She expended a lot of energy preparing for the presentation."
the act of spending money or using resources
"The government reduced its expenditure on defense."
the cost of something; money spent
"Traveling abroad can be a major expense."
costing a lot of money
"That car is too expensive for me to buy."
knowledge or skill gained through involvement in or exposure to something over time
"She gained valuable experience while working abroad."
having knowledge or skill in a particular field gained through experience
"She is an experienced teacher who knows how to handle difficult students."
Encountering or undergoing an event or occurrence.
"The travelers are experiencing the thrill of adventure."
a test or trial carried out to discover something or prove an idea
"The scientist conducted an experiment on plant growth."
based on untested ideas or techniques; relating to experiments or testing
"The scientists developed an experimental drug to treat cancer."
In a way that is based on or derived from experiment and observation rather than theory.
"Bose demonstrated findings experimentally."
The process of performing a scientific procedure to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.
"Experimentation leads to groundbreaking products."
a person who has a lot of knowledge or skill in a particular area
"He is an expert in computer programming."
specialized knowledge or skill in a particular field
"Her expertise in data analysis is highly valued."
to make amends for guilt or wrongdoing
"He tried to expiate his crime by helping the poor."
to come to an end, especially a period of validity or life
"My passport will expire next month."
to make something clear by describing or giving details
"The teacher explained the concept to the students."
a statement or account that makes something clear
"The teacher gave a clear explanation of the theory."
a word or phrase used as an exclamation, often offensive or profane
"He shouted an expletive when he dropped the hammer on his foot."
able to be explained or understood
"His sudden anger was explicable given the stressful situation."
to make an idea or principle clear by explaining it in detail
"The professor tried to explicate the theory of relativity for his students."
a person who explains or interprets something in detail
"The critic served as an explicator of the poet’s complex works."
stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
"The teacher gave explicit instructions for the assignment."
in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
"The instructions were explicitly written to avoid any confusion."
to burst or shatter violently and noisily as a result of rapid combustion or pressure
"The bomb exploded in the middle of the street."
to make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource); to use someone unfairly for one’s own advantage
"The company was accused of exploiting child labor."
the action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work; the use of resources for profit
"The exploitation of workers is a serious issue."
making use of a situation or people unfairly and unethically for one's own advantage
"The workers protested against the exploitative practices of the factory."
the action of traveling through or studying an area to learn more about it
"Space exploration has expanded our understanding of the universe."
to travel through or study something in order to learn more about it
"They decided to explore the forest together."
Investigating or studying thoroughly; searching into or ranging over for the purpose of discovery.
"They are exploring different areas of Antarctica."
a violent burst or release of energy, often causing damage and noise
"The explosion shook the entire neighborhood."
able to cause an explosion; likely to burst out suddenly
"The situation became explosive after the argument."
a person who supports, promotes, or explains an idea; in math, a symbol denoting power
"She is a leading exponent of modern dance."
Rapid growth or dramatic progress within a specific time
"The tech industry has seen exponential growth in recent years."
At a rapidly increasing rate; growing or expanding very quickly and intensely.
"Internet adoption is growing exponentially worldwide."
to send goods or services to another country for sale
"Bangladesh exports garments to many countries."
to reveal or uncover something hidden
"The journalist tried to expose the corruption scandal."
a detailed explanation or a large public exhibition
"The scientist gave a clear exposition of the theory."
intended to explain or describe something
"The teacher gave an expository lecture on the topic."
to express strong disapproval or disagreement
"She expostulated with her friend about the risky decision."
