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  • facial profiling

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    Facial profiling is a term usually associated with the use of facial recognition technology to identify, assess and classify individuals based on their facial features. This could be used for a range of purposes, such as identifying potential criminals, determining personal characteristics or behaviors, or customizing advertising content. However, it can raise concerns about privacy, consent, and potential for discrimination or bias.
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  • holiday season

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    (US, Canada) The period of the late fall and early winter when several holidays occur, such as American Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa
  • Halfway

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    equally distant from the extremes
  • meal plan

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  • Richter scale

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    A value on the Richter scale
  • brage

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  • acquisition agreement

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    An acquisition agreement is a legal contract that outlines the terms and conditions of a business transaction where one company, referred to as the acquirer, purchases all or majority equity stake of another company, referred to as the target. The agreement specifies all significant aspects of the acquisition such as price, payment method, timetable, liabilities, and rights of the two entities involved.
  • file allocation table

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  • fluorescent fixture

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    A fluorescent fixture refers to a type of lighting structure designed to accommodate fluorescent light bulbs or tubes. These fixtures provide the necessary electrical connections allowing the bulbs to emit light when electricity is applied. This type of lighting is often used in commercial and residential settings due to its energy efficiency and long lifespan. Fluorescent fixtures come in a variety of forms - they can be mounted on ceilings or walls, or designed as free-standing lamps for desks or work areas.
  • capital of the netherlands

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    The capital of the Netherlands is Amsterdam. It holds the status of the constitutional capital of the country as the Dutch constitution mentions Amsterdam as the capital. It is also the countrys largest city in terms of population and a major financial, cultural, and creative center. However, the Dutch government, including the kings office, as well as the Supreme Court, are located in The Hague.
  • Pearmain

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    any of several varieties of apples with red skins
  • Church

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    The part of the ship arranged on Sunday for divine service.
  • Argumentation

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    Inference based on reasoning from given propositions
  • genus rauvolfia

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    Genus Rauvolfia, named after Leonard Rauwolf, is a classification of about 60-100 species of perennial trees, shrubs, and a few lianas in the family Apocynaceae. They are native to tropical and subtropical regions, specifically the Americas, Africa, and Asia. Many Rauvolfia species, including the well-known Rauvolfia serpentina, are used in traditional medicine, notably as a treatment for hypertension due to their high concentration of alkaloids. However, their use requires careful supervision due to potential side effects.
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  • family tinamidae

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  • titan arum

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    The Titan Arum, also known as Amorphophallus titanum or the corpse flower, is a flowering plant native to western Sumatra and western Java, Indonesia. It is known for its large size, with the largest unbranched inflorescence (the complete flower head of a plant including stems, stalks, bracts, and flowers) in the world. It is also famous for its pungent odor, which is reminiscent of a decaying creature, hence the nickname corpse flower. The plant can reach heights of up to 10 feet and the bloom can last up to 48 hours before collapsing. It is considered a rare and endangered species in the wild.
  • Craniate

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    animals having a bony or cartilaginous skeleton with a segmented spinal column and a large brain enclosed in a skull or cranium