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verb

To maximize or increase something to the greatest possible amount or degree. Often used regarding profits, efficiency, or potential.

"효율성을 극대화하기 위해 업무 프로세스를 개선했습니다."

noun

The practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own.

"그 가수는 노래 가사 표절 논란에 휘말렸다."

noun/determiner

Being original and creative; not imitating others' work. It refers to a unique way of thinking or creating something new.

"그의 소설은 소재가 매우 독창적이라는 평가를 받습니다."

noun

The rise and fall of prices, numbers, or values. It is a key term used to describe fluctuations in statistics or markets.

"최근 주식 시장의 등락이 심해 투자자들이 불안해하고 있습니다."

noun

The ability to read, understand, and use written information in various contexts; literacy.

"디지털 시대에는 정보의 진위를 파악하는 문해력이 중요합니다."

noun

A relationship between two variables where one increases as the other decreases; inverse proportion.

"수요와 가격은 일반적으로 반비례 관계에 있습니다."

noun

The basic rights and freedoms to which all human beings are entitled, regardless of nationality, gender, or religion; human rights.

"모든 인간은 태어날 때부터 존엄성과 인권을 가집니다."

verb

To follow or obey rules, laws, or standards; to comply with regulations.

"운전자는 교통 법규를 반드시 준수해야 합니다."

noun

The process of gradual development or change in organisms or systems over time; evolution.

"인간은 수백만 년에 걸쳐 현재의 모습으로 진화해 왔습니다."

noun

The quality or ability to produce new and original ideas, or to create something through imagination.

"미래 사회에서는 인공지능이 대체할 수 없는 창의성이 강조됩니다."

noun/determiner

Being inevitable or bound to happen; something that cannot be avoided due to logic or laws of nature.

"급격한 기후 변화는 인류에게 필연적인 위협이 되고 있습니다."

noun/determiner

Relating to academic studies, scholarship, or formal research; scholarly.

"이 논문은 학술적 가치가 매우 높다는 평가를 받았습니다."

noun

The act of sending out or releasing substances such as gas, heat, or waste into the environment. It is a critical term in discussions about climate change and pollution.

"탄소 배출을 줄이기 위한 전 세계적인 노력이 필요하다."

noun

Giving something (usually money or benefits) to make up for a loss, damage, or hard work. It can refer to legal compensation or psychological rewards.

"노력에 대한 적절한 보상이 주어져야 한다."

noun

A state of disagreement or argument between parties, often involving conflicting interests. It can range from personal disputes to international conflicts.

"두 나라 사이의 영토 분쟁이 심화되고 있다."

noun

A standard or rule that members of a society are expected to follow. It includes laws, ethics, and social customs.

"사회 구성원으로서 기본적인 사회 규범을 지켜야 한다."

noun

The process of managing or running something principally for financial gain, or making a new product available on the market.

"기술의 상업화가 성공적으로 이루어졌다."

noun

The degree to which a business or activity yields profit or financial gain. It is a key metric for evaluating investment efficiency.

"이 사업은 수익성이 매우 높을 것으로 예상된다."

noun

The collective opinion of many people on a particular issue or problem. It is often measured by polls or reflected in media.

"정부는 여론의 흐름을 파악하기 위해 노력하고 있다."

noun

The health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group, or a system of government support for people in need.

"정부는 노인 복지 예산을 대폭 늘리기로 했다."

noun

The total amount of goods or products produced within a specific period. It is often used to measure industrial or agricultural output.

"올해는 가뭄 때문에 쌀 생산량이 크게 줄었다."

noun

The people available for work or service, often referred to as human resources or manpower. It can also mean physical human strength.

"우리 회사는 전문 인력이 부족한 실정이다."

noun

A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality. In finance, it refers to property owned by a person or company, regarded as having value.

"그의 가장 큰 자산은 정직함이다."

noun

The fundamental purpose, intent, or core meaning behind an action, plan, or statement. It refers to the 'spirit' or 'point' of why something is being done.

"이 행사의 취지는 지역 경제를 활성화하는 데 있다."

noun

A central point of disagreement or the core issue being debated in a discussion, lawsuit, or academic argument.

"토론의 핵심 쟁점은 세금 인상 여부였다."

noun

A deficiency or imperfection in a system, object, or person that prevents it from being perfect or functioning correctly.

"그 비행기는 기체 결함으로 인해 회항했다."

noun

A medium or means through which information, energy, or effects are transmitted or stored.

"인터넷은 현대 사회에서 가장 영향력 있는 매체이다."

noun

Pertaining to the period of one year; occurring once every year or lasting for a year.

"그 회사의 연간 매출액은 조 단위를 기록했다."

noun

The quality of being significant or meaningful, especially in a statistical or academic context where results are not due to chance.

"두 집단 사이의 차이는 통계적 유의성이 없었다."

verb

To originate or branch out from a primary source, root, or main body. It describes how one thing stems from another.

"이 단어는 라틴어에서 파생했다."

verb

To stand in opposition or conflict with another person, group, idea, or force. It implies a state of being at odds or having clashing interests.

"두 정당은 복지 정책을 두고 팽팽하게 대립하고 있다."

noun

A necessary condition or requirement for something to be established, occur, or be valid.

"비자를 받기 위한 모든 요건을 갖추었다."

noun

The basic framework, foundation, or groundwork upon which a task, organization, or system is built.

"그의 개혁은 국가 발전의 기틀을 마련했다."

noun

The inherent qualities, talents, or qualifications a person possesses that make them suitable for a particular role or task.

"그는 리더로서의 자질을 충분히 갖추고 있다."

noun

The degree to which the result of a measurement, calculation, or specification conforms to the correct value or a standard. It is a critical quality in academic research and data analysis.

"실험 결과의 정확성을 높이기 위해 여러 번의 반복 측정이 필요합니다."

verb

To wake up or get out of bed. It also refers to standing up from a sitting or lying position.

"저는 아침 7시에 일어납니다."