Advanced English (2) • NOUNS • 'T'
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noun [C ] C2 formal • synonyms: principle, doctrine, belief • core/fundamental tenet; tenets of democracy/religion/philosophy; challenge/violate a tenet • freq in AmE: 4/10
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a principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true, especially one that is central to a system of thought or ideology
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noun phrase [C ] C1 • synonyms: reasoning, mental path, logic • explain/follow/analyze someone’s thought process; thought process behind something; reveal/understand/interrupt thought process • freq in AmE: 7/10
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the mental sequence or structure of reasoning, reflection, or decision-making; the way someone organizes and connects ideas to reach conclusions or solve problems
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noun [U ] C1 • synonyms: brutality, intimidation, violence • political/street/emotional thuggery; condemn/justify/disguise thuggery • freq in AmE: 5/10
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violent or brutal behavior, especially involving intimidation, coercion, or criminal force; often used to describe lawless aggression or bullying tactics
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noun [C ] C2 business/logistics (UK also turnround time) • synonyms: processing time, delivery time, completion time • shorten/improve/guarantee turnaround time; 24-hour/standard/expected turnaround time • freq in AmE: 7/10
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the amount of time taken to complete a process, task, or request — especially from initiation to delivery; commonly used in business, logistics, customer service, and production contexts
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