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spatial

[spey-shuhl] / ˈspeɪ ʃəl /
ADJECTIVE
relating to space
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They paired this with spatial transcriptomics, which allowed them to examine gene activity in areas with high and low drug levels within the same sample.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

The study's findings suggest the birds are doing more than just tracking the hunters: they're using navigation and spatial memory techniques to scavenge with sophistication.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

By carefully controlling a photon's spatial pattern, timing, and spectrum, the team can design what are known as structured photons.

From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 2026

Following his studies, he was appointed as a design and research fellow at Groundlab, where he contributed to projects employing GIS, spatial analysis and cartographic techniques often addressing socioenvironmental issues.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

The other two spatial dimensions are ignored or, sometimes, one of them is indicated by perspective.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking