dichotomous
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Our recommendations support the use of probabilities instead of dichotomous “p-values” and the inclusion of findings from related studies to evaluate safety and effectiveness—an invaluable advancement for rare-disease research.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026
Mycologists use dichotomous keys to identify the species of mushroom based on its physical characteristics including the cap, stem, ring and gills.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2026
Tthe dichotomous nature of high brow-low brow fare in food has become very en vogue in recent years, from hot dogs in fine dining to caviar paired with Pringles.
From Salon • May 16, 2024
Stepping in for Mena, Dudamel, who assumes his Philharmonic post in 2026, led, in his only subscription concert appearances this season, a dichotomous program of dazzling crowd-pleasers and a thorny modernist work with utmost finesse.
From New York Times • Apr. 28, 2024
The rosette-crowned ends of their dichotomous branches collectively formed a more or less irregular oval.
From Lodges in the Wilderness by Scully, W. C. (William Charles)
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