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technically
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adverb
with regard to technical skill and the technology available
a technically brilliant solution
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adverb
with regard to technique
technically lagging behind the Japanese
a technically brilliant boxer
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adverb
according to the exact meaning; according to the facts
technically, a bank's reserves belong to the stockholders
technically, the term is no longer used by experts
sound
Noun
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any noise; something that can be heard by the ears.
There was a loud sound.
sound
Verb
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If something sounds a particular way, you think it is that way when you hear or read about it.
The restaurant sounds great.
approach
Verb
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If you approach something, you move closer to it.
We're now approaching the last bus stop. Please move towards the door.
It's now approaching six o'clock. When you hear the beep, it will be exactly six o'clock.
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If you approach a problem, or a job you try to deal with it.
We've got a difficult situation here, and I'm not sure how to approach it.
approach
Noun
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An approach is a way of doing something.
We need children and adults to take a proactive approach to reducing gun violence.
Most students benefit from a hands-on approach to learning.
He had an innovative approach to solving mechanical problems.
All of those things together provide a balanced approach that will get the economy this moving again.
The president appears to have adopted this new approach.
Research has emphasized a family-based approach to coping with the illness.
Such programs employ a one-on-one approach where parents work with the doctor.
But many economists advocate a far simpler approach.
Private and public schools differ in their approaches to students.
We found a need for additional study before implementing this approach.
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An approach is movement towards something.
And he made a cautious approach to the boat.
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An approach is the road or path that leads to a place.
There were cameras on all approaches to the house.