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Actions & Events — Lesson 72
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contraction
kənˈtræk.ʃən
The fact of something becoming smaller or shorter — the contraction of economic output.
Cold causes contraction of the metal .
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contractions
kənˈtræk.ʃən
The fact of something becoming smaller or shorter — she was having regular strong contractions every four minutes.
Cold causes contraction of the metal .
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contravention
ˌkɑntrəˈveɪʃən
Coming into conflict with — the company was fined for a contravention of safety standards.
Parking here constitutes a contravention of the local regulations.
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contribution
ˌkɑːntrɪˈbjuːʃən
The part played by a person in bringing about a result — thank you for your contribution to our success.
Your contribution to the charity was very generous.
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contributions
kən.tɹɪˈbjuː.ʃənz
The part played by a person in bringing about a result — we welcome contributions from all team members.
All contributions to the charity are tax-deductible.
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convalescence
ˌkɑːnvəˈlesəns
Gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury — the doctor advised a month of convalescence by the sea.
The doctor advised a month of convalescence by the sea.
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convection
kənˈvɛkʃən
The transfer of heat through a fluid (liquid or gas) caused by molecular motion — convection causes hot air to rise and cool air to sink.
Convection causes hot air to rise and cool air to sink.
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convening
kənˈviːnɪŋ
The act of convening — emergency talks are convening in Geneva.
The committee is convening tomorrow morning.
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convergence
kənˈvɜːrdʒəns
The occurrence of two or more things coming together — the convergence of two rivers formed a larger waterway.
The convergence of two rivers formed a larger waterway.
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conversion
kənˈvɜːrʒən
An event that results in a transformation — the currency conversion showed the exchange rate was unfavorable.
The conversion of the old warehouse into apartments took several months.
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conversions
kənˈvɜːrʒənz
An event that results in a transformation — currency conversions are calculated automatically by the software.
The conversion of the old factory into apartments took several months.
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conveying
kənˈveɪɪŋ
Act of transferring property title from one person to another — the truck is conveying goods to the warehouse.
The truck is conveying goods to the warehouse.
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