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Qualities & Amounts — Lesson 24

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baseline

ˈbeɪs.laɪn

An imaginary line or standard by which things are measured or compared — the architect drew the baseline first, then added the other details.

The researchers established a baseline before starting the experiment.

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baud

bɑːd

(computer science) a data transmission rate (bits/second) for modems — the modem operates at 56,000 baud.

The modem operates at 56,000 baud.

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bearing

ˈbærɪŋ

Relevant relation or interconnection — she has a proud bearing.

She has a proud bearing.

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bearings

ˈbærɪŋz

Relevant relation or interconnection — the navigator checked the ship's bearings.

The navigator checked the ship's bearings.

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beauties

ˈbjuːtiz

The qualities that give pleasure to the senses — many beauties were present at the festival.

The beauties of nature amazed the travelers.

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believability

bɪˌlivəˈbɪləti

The quality of being believable or trustworthy — she doubted the believability of the advertisement's claims.

The believability of his testimony was questioned by the jury.

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bellicosity

ˌbelɪˈkɑːsəti

A natural disposition to fight — she was known for her bellicosity during the debates.

His bellicosity made it difficult to have a calm conversation with him.

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bestiality

ˈbɛstʃiˌæləti

The stupid brutal quality of a beast — the defendant was charged with bestiality.

Bestiality is prohibited by law in most countries.

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betters

ˈbɛtərz

Something superior in quality or condition or effect — he showed respect to his betters.

He showed respect to his betters.

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billions

ˈbɪljənz

A thousand million (10^9), or an unspecified very large number — she has billions of dollars.

There are billions of stars in the sky.

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billionth

bɪˈljɑnθ

Position 1,000,000,000 in a countable series of things — this is the billionth customer to visit our store.

This is the billionth customer to visit our store.

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binding

ˈbaɪndɪŋ

The capacity to attract and hold something — the binding of this book is falling apart.

The binding of this book is falling apart.

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