explicit
adjectiveStated clearly and directly, leaving little need for interpretation.
Clearly stated
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Clear all filtersStated clearly and directly, leaving little need for interpretation.
Clearly stated
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Intended to investigate possibilities or gather initial understanding.
Changing by a constant proportional factor over equal intervals, or relating to a quantity expressed with an exponent.
Involving a constant proportional factor
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A model that reduces the present value of a future outcome by the same proportional factor for each equal unit of delay.
Exceptionally fine, beautiful, or delicately made.
Exceptionally fine or beautiful
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Spoken or performed without a prepared script.
Covering a large area, range, or amount.
Making a fault or difficult situation seem less serious or blameworthy.
To remove or destroy something completely.
Obtaining something through threats or coercive pressure.
Irrelevant or not essential to the matter at hand.
Irrelevant or unnecessary
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To estimate beyond known observations by extending a pattern or relationship.
Excessive spending or use of resources; also an unusually lavish purchase or display.
To free from a difficulty, entanglement, or constraint.
Coming from outside rather than belonging to a thing's essential nature.
An abundance of lively energy, enthusiasm, or joy.
Overflowing with energy, joy, or enthusiasm.
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