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airlift |
the systematic transportation of people or supplies by air when ground routes are impossible or dangerous to use, esp. in a battle zone or during an emergency. [1/2 definitions] |
archaeology |
the systematic and scientific study of past human life and culture using information gained from the analysis of their artifacts, such as pottery, tools, buildings, and the like. |
brainwash |
to alter a person's behavior or desires with systematic techniques of indoctrination. [1/4 definitions] |
businesslike |
having qualities useful in business; serious; efficient; systematic. |
campaign |
a systematic, concerted set of activities undertaken for a particular purpose. [1/4 definitions] |
catalog |
a systematic, usu. annotated, list of book titles, items on display, merchandise, or the like that is available in or from a source such as a library, retail store, or mail order merchandiser. [2/5 definitions] |
choreography |
the technique of representing dancers' movements with a systematic notation. [1/2 definitions] |
disorganize |
to upset or destroy the organization, order, or systematic arrangement of. |
disorganized |
lacking order or systematic arrangement; disorderly. [1/2 definitions] |
economics |
(used with a sing. verb) the systematic study of the production and distribution of goods and services. [1/2 definitions] |
education |
the systematic study of educational processes. [1/4 definitions] |
Eleatic |
of or pertaining to an ancient Greek school of philosophy that developed a systematic method of inquiry, esp. into the illusory character of plurality, movement, and change. [1/2 definitions] |
formularize |
to express in a systematic or formulaic manner; reduce to a formula. |
formulate |
to state in precise or systematic terms. [1/3 definitions] |
holocaust |
(cap.) the systematic rounding up and slaughter of Jews and members of other groups by Nazis during World War II (preceded by "the"). [1/3 definitions] |
inorganic |
lacking a coherent or systematic structure or organization. [1/3 definitions] |
inquiry |
a systematic investigation, as into a crime. [1/3 definitions] |
learning |
knowledge gained through systematic study. [1/2 definitions] |
method |
systematic and orderly arrangement of actions. [1/3 definitions] |
methodical |
done, arranged, or acting in an orderly and systematic way. [2 definitions] |
methodize |
to reduce to a systematic and orderly way or arrangement. [1/2 definitions] |
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