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aspect
Noun
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An aspect is a view of something, often something non-physical, such as an idea or a problem.
In Chapter 2 we look at processor size. In Chapter 3 we consider other aspects of processor design.
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In grammar, aspect is the verb form(s) that show the speaker's view of whether the situation is complete or happens again and again. English shows the progressive aspect by using (be) + -ing.
"I go" and "I'm going" are both present tense, but "I'm going" is in the progressive aspect.
ratio
Noun
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A ratio is the comparison in size or number between two things. It is written mathx:y/math and read mathx/math to mathy/math. It is the same as the fraction math\frac {x} {y}/math.
The ratio of men's jobs to women's is 8 to 1.
But Germany now has one of the highest ratios of spending to GDP in the European Community.
The low student/teacher ratio makes this a great school.
distortion
Noun
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A distortion is a change to the original (or normal) shape (or characteristic) of something. It can apply to objects, images, sounds, or information.
He told her the story, but it was a distortion of the truth.