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verb

to be

"학생이에요."

verb

to have

"책이 있어요."

verb

to do

"공부해요."

verb

to go

"학교에 가요."

noun

house

"우리 집."

noun

water

"물을 주세요."

noun

tea

"차가 좋아요."

noun

family

"우리 가족."

noun

mother

"저의 어머니."

noun

father

"저의 아버지."

noun

The state of being independent and not controlled by others. It refers to the ability to think or act for oneself without outside influence.

"어린아이들이 자라면서 독립성을 기르는 것은 자연스러운 과정이다."

noun

The ability of a computer, software, or device to be used with other computer systems or software without modification.

"이 소프트웨어는 최신 운영 체제와 호환성이 높다."

noun

The quality of being based on or in accordance with reason or logic. In economics and sociology, it refers to making decisions that maximize utility based on objective evidence.

"경제적 합리성에 따라 소비 습관을 고쳐야 한다."

verb

To adapt or conform to an environment, standard, or social pressure. It often refers to changing one's behavior to match the expectations of a group or natural conditions.

"인간은 주어진 환경에 순응하며 살아가는 존재이다."

noun

The process where the output of a system is returned as input to control or improve the system; feedback. It also means the return flow of a liquid or gas.

"정책의 성공을 위해서는 국민의 의견을 수렴하는 환류 과정이 필수적입니다."

noun

The mainstream; the dominant trend, opinion, or group within a society or a specific field.

"그의 이론은 이제 학계의 주류로 자리 잡았다."

noun

A system of ideas and ideals, especially one which forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.

"냉전 시대는 이데올로기의 대립이 극심했던 시기였습니다."

noun

The process of breaking into small, disconnected fragments or pieces. In sociology or media studies, it refers to the breaking up of a unified group or audience.

"현대 사회는 가치관의 파편화로 인해 갈등이 심화되고 있습니다."

noun

Research that focuses on understanding human behavior, emotions, and experiences from the subjects' perspective, often using interviews or observation.

"질적연구는 개별 사례에 대한 깊이 있는 통찰을 제공합니다."

noun

Research that focuses on quantifying the collection and analysis of data, often using statistical methods to generalize results across a population.

"양적연구는 대규모 표본을 분석하는 데 유용합니다."

noun

A network of social interactions and personal relationships, often referring to online social media platforms.

"현대인들은 사회관계망을 통해 정보를 교류합니다."

adjective

Unavoidable or certain to happen according to a fixed law or nature of things.

"기술의 발전은 사회의 변화를 필연적으로 불러온다."

noun

A middle ground or a point of mutual agreement reached by parties with conflicting interests.

"노사 양측은 긴 협상 끝에 타협점을 찾았다."

verb

To make an abstract idea, plan, or thought into a definite, tangible, or detailed form.

"우리는 추상적인 계획을 구체화할 필요가 있습니다."

verb

To express or represent something in terms of numerical values or numbers.

"추상적인 개념을 수치화하는 것은 매우 어려운 작업이다."

noun

The act of aiming for a certain direction, goal, or ideal state.

"우리 회사는 미래 지향적인 기술 개발에 주력하고 있다."

noun

A change in appearance, shape, or character. It is often used to describe how a city, society, or concept has transformed over time into something new.

"이 도시는 지난 10년 동안 상업의 중심지로 변모했습니다."

verb

To collect, gather, or aggregate various pieces of information, data, or opinions into one place for review or processing.

"각 부서에서 보고한 자료를 취합하여 최종 보고서를 작성했습니다."

verb

To decrease or drop very suddenly and sharply. This is a high-impact verb used to describe dramatic downward trends.

"출산율이 급감하면서 인구 절벽에 대한 우려가 커지고 있습니다."

verb

To be amplified, magnified, or increased in intensity. It can refer to physical signals or abstract concepts like tension or rumors.

"양국 간의 오해가 쌓이면서 갈등이 더욱 증폭되었습니다."

noun

The power or force that drives something forward; impetus or driving force. Often used in social or business contexts to describe what makes a project or movement move.

"시민들의 지지는 개혁의 강력한 추동력이 되었습니다."

noun

The motive, driving force, or primary cause behind a certain movement, change, or action.

"기술 혁신은 산업 발전의 주요 동인이 되었다."

noun

The subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college; the curriculum.

"학교는 학생들의 요구를 반영하여 교과과정을 개편했습니다."

noun

A particular philosophy of life or conception of the world. It includes the values, beliefs, and perspectives through which an individual or group interprets the world.

"그 작가의 작품에는 독특한 세계관이 담겨 있다."

noun

A sudden and steep decline or drop in value, price, or number. It is used to describe a rapid downward movement in statistics.

"주가 급락으로 인해 투자자들이 큰 손실을 입었다."

noun

A fundamental and complete change in a system, society, or structure. It is stronger than just 'change' (변화).

"산업 혁명은 사회 전반에 큰 변혁을 가져왔습니다."