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definite

[def-uh-nit] / ˈdɛf ə nɪt /




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It has long proposed that gravity may play a role in forcing quantum systems to collapse into definite states.

From Science Daily Sep. 11, 2026

"It would be a mistake for anybody to try to draw definite conclusions just based on the fact that two databases happen to match," Morley told AFP.

From Barron's Aug. 20, 2026

“There was a definite shortfall of manners on this trip, and I left this trip feeling embarrassed and taken advantage of.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

Away from the main stage, Unitree's humanoid robot was the definite crowd-pleaser.

From BBC Jun. 17, 2026

The sound of a gong or cymbals will include overtones that aren't harmonics; that's why the gong's sound doesn't seem to have as definite a pitch as the vibrating string does.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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