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Words to find: THEORY, PARTICLE, QUANTUM, RESEARCH, EXPERIMENT, LABORATORY, TELESCOPE, MICROSCOPE, DATA, EQUATION, MEASURE, LASER.
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Physicist word list, defined
- THEORY /ˈθɪəri/ · noun
- A set of ideas or principles that explains how something works or why something happens. In academic contexts, a theory is an organized, evidence-based framework that may be supported by numerous observations and tested through further investigation. Related: hypothesis, explanation, framework, principle.
- PARTICLE /ˈpɑːrtəkəl/ (US); /ˈpɑːtɪkəl/ (UK) · noun
- A particle is a very small or microscopic constituent of matter, especially an elementary particle such as an electron, proton, or neutrino. In linguistics, it means a small function word that cannot stand alone as an independent word. Related: unit, constituent, elementary body, speck.
- QUANTUM /ˈkwɒntəm/ · noun and adjective
- As a noun, a quantum is a discrete, indivisible unit of a physical quantity, especially the smallest possible amount of energy or other measurable property. As an adjective, it means relating to quantum theory, quantum mechanics, or phenomena governed by quantum physics. Related: subatomic, microscopic, atomic.
- RESEARCH /rɪˈsɜːrtʃ/ · noun and verb
- As a noun, research means the systematic investigation of a subject or question. As a verb, it means to investigate a subject thoroughly or gather information about it. Related: study, investigation, inquiry, exploration.
- EXPERIMENT /ɪkˈspɛrɪmənt/ · noun, verb
- A scientific procedure undertaken to test a hypothesis or discover something unknown. As a verb: to try out new ideas, methods, or activities to see what results they produce. Related: test, trial, trial run, investigation.
- LABORATORY /ləˈbɒrətri/ (British); /ˈlæbrəˌtɔri/ (US) · noun
- A room, building, or institution equipped for scientific research, experimentation, or the practical study of a subject. In extended use, a laboratory may also mean a specialized department or organization devoted to investigation. Related: lab, research facility, experimental facility, testing facility.
- TELESCOPE /ˈtɛlɪskəʊp/ (British); /ˈtɛləˌskoʊp/ (US) · noun and verb
- A telescope is an optical instrument that collects and focuses light, allowing distant objects to be viewed and magnified. As a verb, it means to look through a telescope or, figuratively, to make something seem less important or extensive by focusing attention elsewhere. Related: spyglass.
- MICROSCOPE /ˈmaɪkrəskəʊp/ (British), /ˈmaɪkrəskoʊp/ (US) · noun; rarely verb
- An instrument for viewing and magnifying very small objects or parts, using lenses or another method of magnification. As a verb, to examine something minutely or scrutinize it closely. Related: magnifier.
- DATA /ˈdeɪtə/ · noun
- Facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis; information in a form that can be processed by a computer. Related: information, figures, statistics, facts.
- EQUATION /ɪˈkweɪʒən/ · noun
- A statement in mathematics asserting that two expressions are equal, typically containing one or more variables. More broadly, the act or process of equating one thing with another. Related: formula, expression, statement, identity.
- MEASURE /ˈmeʒər/ (also /ˈmeʒɚ/ in American English) · noun and verb
- As a noun, a measure is a unit or standard used to express length, area, volume, weight, temperature, or another dimension, as well as an indication of extent, degree, or amount. As a verb, to measure means to determine the size, quantity, or dimensions of something, or to assess or judge it. Related: gauge, standard, extent, amount.
- LASER /ˈleɪzə(r)/ · noun and verb
- A laser is a device that produces a narrow, highly directional beam of coherent light by stimulated emission of radiation. As a verb, to laser means to direct a laser beam at something, treat it with laser light, or, informally, overwhelm it. Related: coherent light source, optical maser.
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