In this taks, we learned how to look up words in the dictionary, and how to show their definitions in the glossary.
Encompasses: To constitute or include
V en·com'pass
Prefix En
en·com'pass·ment n
"encompass." The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2004. Answers.com 20 Sep. 2009. http://www.answers.com/topic/encompass
Skills: n. A developed talent or ability. Proficiency, facility, or dexterity that is acquired or developed through training or experience.
Middle English skil, from Old Norse, discernment.]
Adj. Skillful
"skill." The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2004. Answers.com 20 Sep. 2009. http://www.answers.com/topic/skill
Automation: n. The automatic operation or control of equipment, a process, or a system. The techniques and equipment used to achieve automatic operation or control.
From AUTOMATIC.
"automation." Encyclopedia of Small Business. The Gale Group, Inc, 2002. Answers.com 20 Sep. 2009. http://www.answers.com/topic/automation
Broad: adj. Large in expanse; spacious.
adj., broad·er, broad·est.
adv. Fully; completely.
"broad." The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2004. Answers.com 20 Sep. 2009. http://www.answers.com/topic/broad
Ergonomics: n. The applied science of equipment design, as for the workplace, intended to maximize productivity by reducing operator fatigue and discomfort. Also called biotechnology, human engineering.
From Greek ergon, work + (ECO)NOMIC
Adj Ergonomic er'go·nom'ic
Adv. ergonomically er'go·nom'i·cal·ly.
n. ergonomist er·gon'o·mist.
"ergonomics." The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2004. Answers.com 20 Sep. 2009. http://www.answers.com/topic/ergonomics
Streamline: v. To improve the appearance or efficiency of; modernize.
v. Streamlined, Streamlin·ing, Streamlines.
n. A line that is parallel to the direction of flow of a fluid at a given instant
"streamline." The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2004. Answers.com 20 Sep. 2009. http://www.answers.com/topic/streamline
Relocate: v. Distribute or apportion anew.
V. Relocat·ed, Relocat·ing, Relocates.
v. To move to or establish in a new place: relocated the business.
v. To become established in a new residence of place of business.
relocation re'lo·ca'tion n.
"relocate." The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2004. Answers.com 20 Sep. 2009. http://www.answers.com/topic/relocate
Austere: adj. Strict or severe in discipline.
Adj Auster·er, Auster·est.
adv. austerely aus·tere'ly
n. austereness aus·tere'ness
"austere." The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2004. Answers.com 20 Sep. 2009. http://www.answers.com/topic/austere
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