Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/kʌˈstoʊ.di.ən/

a person who has responsibility for or looks after something; a caretaker or guardian

"The school custodian ensures that all buildings are clean and secure."

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Custody

noun
/ˈkʌs.tə.di/

the legal right or responsibility of taking care of someone or something

"The mother was granted custody of her children after the divorce."

noun
/ˈkʌstəm/

a traditional practice or usual way of behaving in a particular society or place

"Shaking hands is a common custom in many countries."

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customer

noun
/ˈkʌstəmər/

a person or organization that buys goods or services from a store or business

"The shopkeeper greeted the customer with a smile."

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noun
/ˈkʌs.tə.mər rɪˈten.ʃən/

The ability of a company or product to retain its customers over some specified period.

"High customer retention increases business sustainability."

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cut

verb
/kʌt/

To divide into parts with a sharp tool.

"He used a knife to cut the bread."

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cute

adjective
/kjuːt/

attractive in a pretty or endearing way

"That puppy is so cute!"

noun
/ˈkʌt.lət/

a small piece of meat, especially veal or lamb, for frying or grilling

"She served delicious chicken cutlets for dinner."

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cutting

adjective
/ˈkʌtɪŋ/

sharp or severe, often used to describe remarks or actions

"Her cutting remarks made everyone feel uncomfortable."

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adjective
ˈkʌtɪŋ ˌɛdʒ

The most advanced or innovative; at the forefront of development.

"This company develops cutting-edge technology."

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noun
ˌsaɪ.bəˈnet.ɪks

The science of communications and automatic control systems in both machines and living things.

"Cybernetics plays a crucial role in artificial intelligence."

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noun
ˌsaɪ.bə.sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti

The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks

"Cybersecurity ensures safe digital operations."

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cycle

noun/verb
/ˈsaɪkl/

a series of events that repeat in the same order; or to ride a bicycle

"She cycles to school every day."

noun/adjective
/ˈsaɪklɔɪd/

a curve traced by a point on the rim of a circle as it rolls along a straight line

"The cycloid is often studied in mathematics and physics."

noun
/ˈsaɪkloʊn/

a large-scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure; a violent tropical storm

"The cyclone caused severe flooding along the coast."

noun
/ˈsɪɡnət/

a young swan

"The cygnet swam closely behind its mother."

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Cynic

noun
/ˈsɪnɪk/

a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honorable reasons

"He was too much of a cynic to believe in true love."

adjective
/ˈsɪn.ɪ.kəl/

Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.

"She was cynical about the politician's promises."

noun
/ˈsɪn.ɪˌsɪz.əm/

An inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; skepticism.

"His cynicism made it hard for him to trust anyone."

noun
/ˈsaɪ.nəˌʃʊr/

A person or thing that is the center of attention or admiration.

"She was the cynosure of all eyes at the party."