SATELLITE
/ ˈsæt lˌaɪt / [SAT-l-ahyt] (n.)
– a machine or device sent into space
Example: The satellite took images of the moon.
Additional info: It may also refer to an organization managed and controlled by a larger organization.
BREAKTHROUGH
/ ˈbreɪkˌθru / [BREYK-throo] (n.)
– any significant innovation or discovery
Example: The invention of the telephone was a breakthrough in communication.
Additional info: Synonyms for breakthrough include advancement and development.
RECONFIGURE
/ ˌri kənˈfɪg yər / [ree-kuh n-FIG-yer] (v.)
– to change the form or the way something is used
Example: Some aircraft can be reconfigured for high altitude flights.
Additional info: Synonyms for reconfigure include modify and rearrange.
DEFINE
/ dɪˈfaɪn / [dih-FAHYN] (v.)
– to explain, identify, or describe something
Example: The manager defined the employee’s new role.
Additional info: It can also mean to specify or lay down clearly.
MARITIME
/ ˈmær ɪˌtaɪm / [MAR-i-tahym] (adj.)
– referring to any business or activity done by sea
Example: The maritime industry is one of the country’s most important sources of income.
Additional info: It may also refer to anything located near or by the sea.
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