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sophistication

[suh-fis-ti-key-shuhn] / səˌfɪs tɪˈkeɪ ʃən /


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But its sophistication masks the fact that it’s a more seductive version of the same error.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Experts say this kind of operation on a senior US government official may not take much sophistication to achieve.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

The increasing sophistication of AI tools has reshaped what it means to be a software engineer in this town.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

And seniors who didn’t have the means or the sophistication to purchase supplemental insurance could be hit with enormous bills for their medical care, especially if they had a prolonged illness.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

How might you get them to respond actively while engaging a high level of cognitive sophistication?

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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