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Mittwoch, 21. April 2021, 23:29
Site: Learning English in context
Course: Learning English in context (Context)
Glossary: Global glossary
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debris

the pieces of something that are left after it has been destroyed in an accident, explosion etc:

She was hit by flying debris from the blast.

deliberately

done in a way that is intended or planned [= on purpose, intentionally]:

He deliberately upset her.

design

design (verb) context: is designed as

Definition: to plan or develop something for a specific purpose (Longman DCE 2008)

Example: These exercises are designed to sthrengthen your muscles. (Longman DCE 2008)

This textbook has been designed to explain the basic terminology of the subject area.

device

a piece of electronic equipment, such as alaptop computer or amobile phone, that is small and easy to carry

disability

plural disabilities

[countable noun] a physical or mental condition that makes it difficult for someone to use a part of their body properly, or to learn normally with a disability
Public places are becoming more accessible to people with disabilities.
learning/physical/mental etc disability
children with severe learning disabilities

discrimination

1.  the practice of treating one person or group differently from another in an unfair way:

laws to prevent discrimination
discrimination against
widespread discrimination against older people in the job market
discrimination in favour of
discrimination in favour of university graduates
racial/sex/religious etc discrimination (=treating someone unfairly because of their race, sex etc)
➔positive discrimination, reverse discrimination
 
2. the ability to recognize the difference between two or more things, especially the difference in their quality:
shape discrimination

dismissal

[uncountable and countable noun]

when someone is removed from their job:

Wilson was claiming compensation for unfair dismissal.

dispositions

formal

[countable noun usually singular] a particular type of character which makes someone likely to behave or react in a certain way [= temperament]
genetic disposition
of a nervous/sociable/sensitive etc disposition (=having a nervous etc character)
The film is not suitable for people of a nervous disposition.
have a cheerful/sunny etc disposition (=have a happy character)

downtown

city center