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adjective

Able to be used again or replaced naturally so that it is never finished or used up; specifically referring to energy sources.

"화석 연료 대신 재생가능한 에너지를 사용해야 한다."

noun

The presence of, or support for the presence of, several distinct cultural or ethnic groups within a society.

"다문화주의는 사회의 다양성과 창의성을 높이는 데 기여한다."

adjective

To be very detailed, accurate, and precise in nature. It describes something that is handled or made with extreme care for exactness.

"이 기계는 아주 정밀한 작업을 수행할 수 있습니다."

verb

To combine or join two or more things together to form a single entity or to work together.

"두 가지 화학 물질이 결합하여 새로운 화합물을 만듭니다."

adjective

To be unique or characteristic to a specific person, thing, or group. It refers to something that is inherently possessed and not found elsewhere.

"각 나라는 고유한 문화와 전통을 가지고 있습니다."

noun

A standard or measure used for evaluation or comparison. It can be a literal scale or a figurative yardstick for judgment.

"경제 성장률은 국가의 번영을 측정하는 중요한 척도입니다."

adjective

Relating to, measuring, or measured by the quantity of something rather than its quality. It focuses on numbers and data.

"연구 성과를 정량적으로 평가하기 위해 지표를 도입했습니다."

adjective

Relating to, measuring, or measured by the quality of something (characteristics, properties) rather than its quantity.

"심층 면접을 통해 정성적 데이터를 수집했습니다."

adjective

Mutually dependent; depending on each other for survival, success, or function.

"생태계의 모든 생물은 상호의존적인 관계에 있습니다."

verb

To result in or come to a certain conclusion or end state. It describes the final outcome of a discussion, process, or logic.

"결국 모든 논의는 비용 문제로 귀결되었습니다."

noun

A statement or assertion that expresses a judgment or opinion. In logic, it refers to a statement that can be true or false.

"그의 주장은 논리적 명제로서의 가치가 충분합니다."

verb

To extract or select a specific part from a text, speech, or book for use elsewhere.

"논문 작성을 위해 원전에서 중요한 문장을 발췌했습니다."

noun

Relating to the quality or standard of something rather than its quantity. It focuses on the nature or character of an object or phenomenon in academic contexts.

"교육의 양적 팽창보다는 질적 성장이 더 중요합니다."

noun

Relating to the amount, number, or quantity of something. It is a core term for IELTS Task 1 when describing data and volume.

"회사는 양적 팽창보다 내실을 기하기로 했습니다."

noun

Acting on one's own initiative; taking the lead or being proactive rather than waiting for instructions or reacting to others.

"학생들이 수업에 능동적으로 참여할 때 학습 효과가 큽니다."

noun

The quality of being easily affected or influenced by something. It can refer to physical sensitivity (skin, allergies) or psychological/social sensitivity.

"피부의 민감성 때문에 화장품 선택이 어렵다."

noun

Belonging specifically to a particular person, place, or thing; unique and inherent.

"한복은 한국 고유의 전통 의상입니다."

noun

A set of events or a period of time that repeats regularly in the same order.

"경제 위기는 보통 일정한 주기를 가지고 반복됩니다."

noun

The quality of being distinct or unique to a specific case, person, or situation, rather than being general or universal.

"각 지역의 문화적 특수성을 존중해야 한다."

noun

A semester or term; a division of an academic year.

"이번 학기에는 전공 과목을 많이 듣습니다."

noun

The ability to adapt to new, different, or changing requirements; flexibility in thinking or handling situations.

"규정도 중요하지만 때로는 융통성을 발휘할 필요가 있습니다."

noun

The degree to which a measurement, test, or research finding can be depended on to be accurate or consistent. In academic research, it refers to the stability of results over time.

"이 실험의 결과는 신뢰도가 매우 높다."

adjective

To be very serious, severe, or grave in nature. It is often used to describe social issues, environmental problems, or health conditions.

"환경 오염 문제가 점점 심각해지고 있습니다."

noun

A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity. It describes the theoretical analysis of the methods applied to a field of study.

"본 연구는 질적 연구 방법론을 채택하였다."

adjective

Based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.

"그 이론은 실증적 증거가 부족하다."

adjective

To be varied or diverse; having many different kinds or types of something.

"이 도서관에는 다양한 종류의 책이 있습니다."

noun

The act of acquiring or learning a skill, knowledge, or language. It implies a process of making something one's own through effort or experience.

"외국어 습득에는 많은 시간과 노력이 필요하다."

noun

The requirement or consumption of time, money, or effort to complete a task.

"이 작업을 끝내는 데는 약 3시간의 소요 시간이 예상됩니다."

noun

A typical example or pattern of something; a distinct set of concepts or thought patterns, including theories, research methods, and standards for what constitutes legitimate contributions to a field.

"디지털 기술의 발전으로 교육의 패러다임이 바뀌고 있다."

noun

The process of making something conform to a standard. It ensures consistency, quality, and compatibility across different systems or locations.

"제품의 품질을 유지하기 위해 공정을 표준화했다."

noun

A lack of agreement, consistency, or harmony between two or more facts, claims, or opinions; discrepancy.

"말과 행동의 불일치는 신뢰를 떨어뜨린다."

noun

The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness or lack of clarity.

"법률 조항의 모호성이 혼란을 야기했다."

noun

A formal name or title given to a person, object, or phenomenon.

"이 식물의 학술적 명칭은 무엇입니까?"

noun

The act of forming a general conclusion from specific instances; the process of applying a particular finding to a broader population or situation.

"개별적인 사례를 전체로 일반화하는 것은 위험하다."

noun

A system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority; hierarchy.

"그 조직은 위계 질서가 매우 엄격하다."

noun

The act of replacing someone or something with another person or thing; substitution.

"인공지능이 인간의 일자리를 대체할 것이라는 우려가 있다."