/ˌrɛg yəˈleɪ ʃən / [reg-yuh-LEY-shuh n] (n.)
– a law dictating how things should be done
Example: The government implemented new regulations to minimize air pollution.
Additional info: Regulations also refer to rules or guidelines.
COMPLIANCE
/ kəmˈplaɪ əns / [kuh m-PLAHY-uh ns] (n.)
– the act of obeying a rule or an order
Example: The authorities expect to observe complete compliance among all citizens.
Additional info: Comply (v.) means to follow or obey an order or a rule.
EXPOSURE
/ ɪkˈspoʊ ʒər / [ik-SPOH-zher] (n.)
– the condition of experiencing or being in contact with something
Example: His exposure to secondhand smoke has made him sick.
Additional info: It may also refer to the act of making a secret publicly known.
AIRBORNE
/ ˈɛərˌbɔrn / [AIR-bawrn] (adj.)
– carried by the air
Example: Tuberculosis is an airborne disease.
Additional info: In the military, this term is used to refer to soldiers trained to jump from an aircraft.
CORRELATION
/ ˌkɔr əˈleɪ ʃən / [kawr-uh-LEY-shuh n] (n.)
– a connection or relationship between things
Example: There is a high correlation between smoking and respiratory illnesses.
Additional info: Its synonyms include association and link.
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