English to English Dictionary

deductible

A specified amount of money that the insured must pay before an insurance company will pay a claim.

deed

An action that is performed intentionally or consciously.

deep-toned

Having a low, rich, and resonant pitch or sound.

defense

The action of defending from or resisting attack.

deficit

The amount by which something, especially a sum of money, is too small.

degradation

The condition or process of degenerating or being degraded, especially to a lower moral or intellectual state.

delegate

A person chosen or elected to represent a group of people, especially at a meeting or conference.

deletable

Able to be deleted, removed, or erased, especially from a computer file, database, or document.

delivery

The act of transporting goods, letters, or packages to a recipient.

delusion

An idiosyncratic belief or impression that is firmly maintained despite being contradicted by what is generally accepted as reality or rational argument.

demographic

A particular section of a population.

demolish

To pull down or destroy a building or other structure completely.