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| machine language |
a computer language that presents information and instructions in symbols used directly by the computer with no translation. |
| now |
at this moment; at present; currently. [1/11 definitions] |
| op-ed |
a newspaper page, generally appearing opposite the editorial page, that presents the submitted opinions or contributions of readers, or a single signed article on such a page. [1/2 definitions] |
| question |
something for which there is no clear answer at present; a matter of uncertainty, puzzlement, or controversy. [1/8 definitions] |
| summer theater |
a theater that presents plays during the summer. |
| tapestry |
something that presents a varied and complex image. [1/3 definitions] |
| wimple |
a woman's head covering of cloth that frames the face and is drawn in folds about the neck and chin, worn in medieval times and, at present, by some nuns. |
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