The way in which a machine or other thing performs or functions

• working

  1. The process of forming or shaping something
  2. A part of a mine, quarry, etc. where work is or has been done
  3. The act or process of a person or thing that works

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  1. The process of forming or shaping something
  2. A part of a mine, quarry, etc. where work is or has been done
  3. The act or process of a person or thing that works

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• reaction

  1. The effect produced by an allergen
  2. (Chem.) The mutual action of substances undergoing chemical change
  3. A movement back to a former or less advanced condition, stage, etc.; esp., such a movement or tendency in economics or politics; extreme conservatism

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  1. The effect produced by an allergen
  2. (Chem.) The mutual action of substances undergoing chemical change
  3. A movement back to a former or less advanced condition, stage, etc.; esp., such a movement or tendency in economics or politics; extreme conservatism

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• performance

  1. Operation or functioning, usually with regard to effectiveness, as of a machine
  2. (Linguistics) One's actual use of language in actual situations.
  3. The act or style of performing a work or role before an audience.

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  1. Operation or functioning, usually with regard to effectiveness, as of a machine
  2. (Linguistics) One's actual use of language in actual situations.
  3. The act or style of performing a work or role before an audience.

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• functioning

  1. Manner by which something functions; the workings.
  2. Action of the verb function.

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  1. Manner by which something functions; the workings.
  2. Action of the verb function.

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• behavior

  1. The actions or reactions of a person or animal in response to external or internal stimuli.
  2. The manner in which something functions or operates:
  3. An organism's responses to stimulation or environment, esp. those responses that can be observed

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  1. The actions or reactions of a person or animal in response to external or internal stimuli.
  2. The manner in which something functions or operates:
  3. An organism's responses to stimulation or environment, esp. those responses that can be observed

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The act of putting into play

• utilization

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• use

  1. The act of using or the state of being used
  2. Constant, continued, customary, or habitual employment, practice, or exercise, or an instance of this; custom; habit; practice; wont
  3. The act of using something; the application or employment of something for a purpose:

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  1. The act of using or the state of being used
  2. Constant, continued, customary, or habitual employment, practice, or exercise, or an instance of this; custom; habit; practice; wont
  3. The act of using something; the application or employment of something for a purpose:

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• usage

  1. A particular expression in speech or writing:
  2. The way in which words or phrases are actually used, spoken, or written in a speech community:
  3. Correct or proper use of language, proclaimed by some authority.

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  1. A particular expression in speech or writing:
  2. The way in which words or phrases are actually used, spoken, or written in a speech community:
  3. Correct or proper use of language, proclaimed by some authority.

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• play

  1. Activity engaged in for amusement or recreation; sport, games, etc.; often, specif., the natural activities of children
  2. Quick, often irregular movement or action, especially of light or color:
  3. Action, motion, or use:

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  1. Activity engaged in for amusement or recreation; sport, games, etc.; often, specif., the natural activities of children
  2. Quick, often irregular movement or action, especially of light or color:
  3. Action, motion, or use:

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• implementation

  1. (Electronics) A result of implementing something; a finished product, system or device.
  2. The process of moving an idea from concept to reality. In business, engineering and other fields, implementation refers to the building process rather than the design process.

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  1. (Electronics) A result of implementing something; a finished product, system or device.
  2. The process of moving an idea from concept to reality. In business, engineering and other fields, implementation refers to the building process rather than the design process.

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• exertion

  1. Energetic activity; effort
  2. The act or an instance of exerting, especially a strenuous effort.
  3. The act, fact, or process of exerting; active use of strength, power, etc.; exercise

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  1. Energetic activity; effort
  2. The act or an instance of exerting, especially a strenuous effort.
  3. The act, fact, or process of exerting; active use of strength, power, etc.; exercise

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• exercise

  1. A specific activity performed to develop or maintain fitness or a skill:
  2. The active use or application of something:
  3. Active use or operation; employment

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  1. A specific activity performed to develop or maintain fitness or a skill:
  2. The active use or application of something:
  3. Active use or operation; employment

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• employment

  1. An employing or being employed
  2. (Archaic) Purpose to which something is put
  3. The thing at which one is employed; work; occupation; profession; job

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  1. An employing or being employed
  2. (Archaic) Purpose to which something is put
  3. The thing at which one is employed; work; occupation; profession; job

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• application

  1. Close attention; diligence:
  2. A way of applying or method of applying or using; specific use
  3. (Computers) A computer program designed for a specific task or use.

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  1. Close attention; diligence:
  2. A way of applying or method of applying or using; specific use
  3. (Computers) A computer program designed for a specific task or use.

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The act of causing to function

• conducting

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• transaction

  1. A record of the proceedings of a society, convention, etc., esp. a published one
  2. A record of business conducted at a meeting; proceedings.
  3. Something transacted, especially a business agreement or exchange.

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  1. A record of the proceedings of a society, convention, etc., esp. a published one
  2. A record of business conducted at a meeting; proceedings.
  3. Something transacted, especially a business agreement or exchange.

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• transacting

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• directing

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• supervising

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• running

  1. That which runs or flows; the quantity of a liquid which flows in a certain time or during a certain operation.
  2. The activity of running as a form of exercise, as a sport, or for any other reason
  3. The condition of a track with reference to its use in a race

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  1. That which runs or flows; the quantity of a liquid which flows in a certain time or during a certain operation.
  2. The activity of running as a form of exercise, as a sport, or for any other reason
  3. The condition of a track with reference to its use in a race

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• regulating

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• administering

  1. Administration

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  1. Administration

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• controlling

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• advancement

  1. (Law) Money or property given as an advance share in the estate of a person who later dies without making a will: it is deducted from the total share of the recipient in the intestate's estate
  2. The act of advancing, or the state of being advanced; progression; improvement; furtherance; promotion to a higher place or dignity; as, the advancement of learning.
  3. (Law) Property given, usually by a parent to a child, in advance of a future distribution.

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  1. (Law) Money or property given as an advance share in the estate of a person who later dies without making a will: it is deducted from the total share of the recipient in the intestate's estate
  2. The act of advancing, or the state of being advanced; progression; improvement; furtherance; promotion to a higher place or dignity; as, the advancement of learning.
  3. (Law) Property given, usually by a parent to a child, in advance of a future distribution.

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• enforcement

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• enforcing

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• promoting

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• compelling

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• agency

  1. Active force; action; power
  2. The means or mode of acting; instrumentality.
  3. The business office or district of such a person, firm, etc.

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  1. Active force; action; power
  2. The means or mode of acting; instrumentality.
  3. The business office or district of such a person, firm, etc.

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• conduct

  1. (Obsolete) A guide; an escort.
  2. The act of directing or controlling; management.
  3. The way a person acts, especially from the standpoint of morality and ethics.

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  1. (Obsolete) A guide; an escort.
  2. The act of directing or controlling; management.
  3. The way a person acts, especially from the standpoint of morality and ethics.

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• control

  1. A restraining device, measure, or limit; a curb:
  2. The act or fact of controlling; power to direct or regulate; ability to use effectively
  3. Authority or ability to manage or direct:

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  1. A restraining device, measure, or limit; a curb:
  2. The act or fact of controlling; power to direct or regulate; ability to use effectively
  3. Authority or ability to manage or direct:

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• supervision

  1. The act, process, or function of supervising.

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  1. The act, process, or function of supervising.

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• manipulation

  1. Shrewd or devious management, especially for one's own advantage.
  2. The act or practice of manipulating.
  3. A manipulating or being manipulated; skillful handling or operation, artful management or control, etc.

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  1. Shrewd or devious management, especially for one's own advantage.
  2. The act or practice of manipulating.
  3. A manipulating or being manipulated; skillful handling or operation, artful management or control, etc.

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• manipulating

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• handling

  1. The process of packing and distributing merchandise:
  2. The act or an instance of touching, moving, etc. with the hands
  3. The way in which something is handled or taken care of:

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  1. The process of packing and distributing merchandise:
  2. The act or an instance of touching, moving, etc. with the hands
  3. The way in which something is handled or taken care of:

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• maintenance

  1. Means of support or sustenance; livelihood
  2. A maintaining or being maintained; upkeep, support, defense, etc.; specif., the work of keeping a building, machinery, etc. in good repair
  3. (Law) The act of interfering unlawfully in a suit between others by helping either party, as by giving money, to carry it on

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  1. Means of support or sustenance; livelihood
  2. A maintaining or being maintained; upkeep, support, defense, etc.; specif., the work of keeping a building, machinery, etc. in good repair
  3. (Law) The act of interfering unlawfully in a suit between others by helping either party, as by giving money, to carry it on

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• order

  1. A condition of methodical or prescribed arrangement among component parts such that proper functioning or appearance is achieved:
  2. Condition or state in general:
  3. A sequence or arrangement of successive things:

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  1. A condition of methodical or prescribed arrangement among component parts such that proper functioning or appearance is achieved:
  2. Condition or state in general:
  3. A sequence or arrangement of successive things:

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• ordering

  1. Arrangement in a sequence.
  2. (Uncountable) Making an agreement for later pick up or delivery.

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  1. Arrangement in a sequence.
  2. (Uncountable) Making an agreement for later pick up or delivery.

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• carrying-out

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• superintendence

  1. The act of superintending; supervision

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  1. The act of superintending; supervision

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• guidance

  1. The process of directing the course of a spacecraft, missile, etc.
  2. Counseling, such as that provided for students seeking advice about vocational and educational matters.
  3. Any process or system to control the path of a vehicle, missile etc.

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  1. The process of directing the course of a spacecraft, missile, etc.
  2. Counseling, such as that provided for students seeking advice about vocational and educational matters.
  3. Any process or system to control the path of a vehicle, missile etc.

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• execution

  1. The manner, style, or result of performance:
  2. (Law) A writ or order, issued by a court, giving authority to put a judgment into effect
  3. The act of carrying out the provisions of such a writ or order

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  1. The manner, style, or result of performance:
  2. (Law) A writ or order, issued by a court, giving authority to put a judgment into effect
  3. The act of carrying out the provisions of such a writ or order

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An action

• undertaking

  1. The act of one who undertakes, or engages in, any project or business.
  2. A promise or pledge; a guarantee.
  3. That which is undertaken; any business, work, or project which a person engages in, or attempts to perform; an enterprise.

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  1. The act of one who undertakes, or engages in, any project or business.
  2. A promise or pledge; a guarantee.
  3. That which is undertaken; any business, work, or project which a person engages in, or attempts to perform; an enterprise.

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• conveyance

  1. (Law) An instrument transferring title of an object from one person or group of persons to another.
  2. An act or instance of conveying.
  3. A means of conveying, especially a vehicle for transportation.

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  1. (Law) An instrument transferring title of an object from one person or group of persons to another.
  2. An act or instance of conveying.
  3. A means of conveying, especially a vehicle for transportation.

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• transference

  1. The fact of being transferred.
  2. The act of conveying from one place to another; the act of transferring or the fact of being transferred.
  3. The act or process of transferring.

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  1. The fact of being transferred.
  2. The act of conveying from one place to another; the act of transferring or the fact of being transferred.
  3. The act or process of transferring.

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• engagement

  1. Employment, especially for a specified time:
  2. The action of engaging or the state of being engaged:
  3. A specific, often limited, period of employment:

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  1. Employment, especially for a specified time:
  2. The action of engaging or the state of being engaged:
  3. A specific, often limited, period of employment:

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• development

  1. The act of developing.
  2. The act of developing or the state of being developed, as:
  3. The organized activity of soliciting donations or grants; fundraising.

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  1. The act of developing.
  2. The act of developing or the state of being developed, as:
  3. The organized activity of soliciting donations or grants; fundraising.

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• progress

  1. Forward course; development
  2. Advance toward perfection or to a higher or better state; improvement
  3. Forward or onward movement, as toward a destination:

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  1. Forward course; development
  2. Advance toward perfection or to a higher or better state; improvement
  3. Forward or onward movement, as toward a destination:

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• progression

  1. (Math.) A sequence of numbers, each of which is obtained from its predecessor by the same rule
  2. A sequence or succession, as of acts, happenings, etc.
  3. Movement or change from one member of a continuous series to the next:

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  1. (Math.) A sequence of numbers, each of which is obtained from its predecessor by the same rule
  2. A sequence or succession, as of acts, happenings, etc.
  3. Movement or change from one member of a continuous series to the next:

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• movement

  1. The progression of events in the development of a literary plot.
  2. The act or process of moving
  3. An organized effort by supporters of a common goal:

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  1. The progression of events in the development of a literary plot.
  2. The act or process of moving
  3. An organized effort by supporters of a common goal:

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• enterprise

  1. An undertaking; project
  2. An undertaking, especially one of some scope, complication, and risk.
  3. Industrious, systematic activity, especially when directed toward profit:

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  1. An undertaking; project
  2. An undertaking, especially one of some scope, complication, and risk.
  3. Industrious, systematic activity, especially when directed toward profit:

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• exploitation

  1. Utilization of another person or group for selfish purposes:
  2. The act of employing to the greatest possible advantage:
  3. The act of exploiting or utilizing.

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  1. Utilization of another person or group for selfish purposes:
  2. The act of employing to the greatest possible advantage:
  3. The act of exploiting or utilizing.

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• workmanship

  1. The skill of an artisan or craftsman
  2. Something produced by this skill
  3. The quality of the work done or thing made; craftsmanship

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  1. The skill of an artisan or craftsman
  2. Something produced by this skill
  3. The quality of the work done or thing made; craftsmanship

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• handiwork

  1. The product of a person's efforts and actions.
  2. Work done by the hands.
  3. The result of personal efforts.

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  1. The product of a person's efforts and actions.
  2. Work done by the hands.
  3. The result of personal efforts.

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• proceeding

  1. A particular action or course of action
  2. The activities and hearings of a legal body or administrative agency.
  3. A record of the business transacted by a learned society or other organized group

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  1. A particular action or course of action
  2. The activities and hearings of a legal body or administrative agency.
  3. A record of the business transacted by a learned society or other organized group

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• doing

  1. Actions, events, etc.
  2. Performance of an act:
  3. A deed or action, especially when somebody is held responsible for it.

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  1. Actions, events, etc.
  2. Performance of an act:
  3. A deed or action, especially when somebody is held responsible for it.

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• deed

  1. A thing done; act
  2. Action or performance in general:
  3. A usually praiseworthy act; a feat or exploit.

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  1. A thing done; act
  2. Action or performance in general:
  3. A usually praiseworthy act; a feat or exploit.

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• transaction

  1. Something transacted, especially a business agreement or exchange.
  2. A record of business conducted at a meeting; proceedings.
  3. The act of transacting or the fact of being transacted.

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  1. Something transacted, especially a business agreement or exchange.
  2. A record of business conducted at a meeting; proceedings.
  3. The act of transacting or the fact of being transacted.

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• carrying-on

  1. Improper, irresponsible, or silly behavior.
  2. An instance of such behavior.

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  1. Improper, irresponsible, or silly behavior.
  2. An instance of such behavior.

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• service

  1. An act of assistance or benefit; a favor:
  2. A musical setting for a religious service
  3. The performance of work or duties for a superior or as a servant:

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  1. An act of assistance or benefit; a favor:
  2. A musical setting for a religious service
  3. The performance of work or duties for a superior or as a servant:

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• labor

  1. A political party representing workers' interests, especially in Great Britain.
  2. The trade union movement, especially its officials.
  3. A particular form of work or method of working:

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  1. A political party representing workers' interests, especially in Great Britain.
  2. The trade union movement, especially its officials.
  3. A particular form of work or method of working:

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• employment

  1. The state of being employed.
  2. The thing at which one is employed; work; occupation; profession; job
  3. The act of employing.

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  1. The state of being employed.
  2. The thing at which one is employed; work; occupation; profession; job
  3. The act of employing.

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• act

  1. A document formally stating what has been done, made into law, etc.
  2. A performance or entertainment usually forming part of a longer presentation:
  3. A statute or other law formally adopted by a legislative body:

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  1. A document formally stating what has been done, made into law, etc.
  2. A performance or entertainment usually forming part of a longer presentation:
  3. A statute or other law formally adopted by a legislative body:

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• performance

  1. The act of performing or the state of being performed.
  2. The act of performing; execution, accomplishment, fulfillment, etc.
  3. The act or style of performing a work or role before an audience.

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  1. The act of performing or the state of being performed.
  2. The act of performing; execution, accomplishment, fulfillment, etc.
  3. The act or style of performing a work or role before an audience.

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A method

• procedure

  1. (--- Law) The set of rules under which litigation is conducted, especially in contrast to the set of substantive legal principles that determine the merits of legal controversies and disputes.
  2. A set of established forms or methods for conducting the affairs of an organized body such as a business, club, or government.
  3. The act, method, or manner of proceeding in some action; esp., the sequence of steps to be followed

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  1. (--- Law) The set of rules under which litigation is conducted, especially in contrast to the set of substantive legal principles that determine the merits of legal controversies and disputes.
  2. A set of established forms or methods for conducting the affairs of an organized body such as a business, club, or government.
  3. The act, method, or manner of proceeding in some action; esp., the sequence of steps to be followed

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• formula

  1. Something prepared from such directions; often specif., a milk preparation for feeding a baby
  2. (Mathematics) A statement, especially an equation, of a fact, rule, principle, or other logical relation.
  3. An established form of words or symbols for use in a ceremony or procedure.

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  1. Something prepared from such directions; often specif., a milk preparation for feeding a baby
  2. (Mathematics) A statement, especially an equation, of a fact, rule, principle, or other logical relation.
  3. An established form of words or symbols for use in a ceremony or procedure.

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• process

  1. Progress; passage:
  2. The course of being done: chiefly in in process
  3. A series of actions, changes, or functions bringing about a result:

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  1. Progress; passage:
  2. The course of being done: chiefly in in process
  3. A series of actions, changes, or functions bringing about a result:

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Surgical treatment

• the knife

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• dissection

  1. Anything dissected, as a plant or animal for study
  2. A detailed examination or analysis.
  3. A minute and detailed examination or analysis

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  1. Anything dissected, as a plant or animal for study
  2. A detailed examination or analysis.
  3. A minute and detailed examination or analysis

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• vivisection

  1. The act or practice of cutting into or otherwise injuring living animals for the purpose of scientific research.

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  1. The act or practice of cutting into or otherwise injuring living animals for the purpose of scientific research.

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• removal

  1. A removing or being removed
  2. The fact of being removed.
  3. (Law) The transfer of a case from one court to another, esp. from a state court to a federal court

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  1. A removing or being removed
  2. The fact of being removed.
  3. (Law) The transfer of a case from one court to another, esp. from a state court to a federal court

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• excision

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• section

  1. (Printing) A mark (§) used to indicate a section in a book, etc., or as a reference mark
  2. (Law) A distinct portion or provision of a legal code or set of laws, often establishing a particular legal requirement:
  3. A cesarean section.

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  1. (Printing) A mark (§) used to indicate a section in a book, etc., or as a reference mark
  2. (Law) A distinct portion or provision of a legal code or set of laws, often establishing a particular legal requirement:
  3. A cesarean section.

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• clinical-trial

  1. (Medicine) A test of a medication or other medical treatment (such as a medical device), usually a comparison against a placebo, other medications or devices, or the standard medical treatment for a patient's condition.
  2. A research study using consenting human subjects that tests the effectiveness and safety of a treatment, a diagnostic tool, or a prophylactic intervention.

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  1. (Medicine) A test of a medication or other medical treatment (such as a medical device), usually a comparison against a placebo, other medications or devices, or the standard medical treatment for a patient's condition.
  2. A research study using consenting human subjects that tests the effectiveness and safety of a treatment, a diagnostic tool, or a prophylactic intervention.

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• exploratory operation

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• acupuncture

  1. A procedure used in or adapted from Chinese medical practice in which specific body areas are pierced with fine needles for therapeutic purposes or to relieve pain or produce regional anesthesia.

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  1. A procedure used in or adapted from Chinese medical practice in which specific body areas are pierced with fine needles for therapeutic purposes or to relieve pain or produce regional anesthesia.

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• emergency operation

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• biopsy

  1. A sample so obtained.
  2. The removal and examination of a sample of tissue from a living body for diagnostic purposes.
  3. The removal and examination of a sample of tissue from a living body for diagnostic purposes.

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  1. A sample so obtained.
  2. The removal and examination of a sample of tissue from a living body for diagnostic purposes.
  3. The removal and examination of a sample of tissue from a living body for diagnostic purposes.

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• surgery

  1. The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of injury, deformity, and disease by the use of instruments.
  2. The treatment of disease, injury, or deformity by manual or instrumental operations, as the removal of diseased parts or tissue by cutting
  3. Treatment based on such medicine, typically involving the removal or replacement of diseased tissue by cutting:

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  1. The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of injury, deformity, and disease by the use of instruments.
  2. The treatment of disease, injury, or deformity by manual or instrumental operations, as the removal of diseased parts or tissue by cutting
  3. Treatment based on such medicine, typically involving the removal or replacement of diseased tissue by cutting:

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