English to English Dictionary

Rural outpost

A small, remote settlement or military post located far away from cities and towns in the countryside.

radiotelescope

An instrument used to detect radio emissions from the sky, consisting of a directional antenna and a receiver.

rally

A mass meeting of people loyal to a particular cause or political party.

rascal

A mischievous person, animal, or child.

rasterizer

A software component or hardware device that converts vector graphics or 3D models into a set of pixels or dots for display on a screen or printer.

recession

A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced.

reconciliation

The restoration of friendly relations.

recreation

Activity done for enjoyment when one is not working.

redundancy

The state of being no longer needed or useful; the dismissal of a worker because they are no longer needed.

reflexive

Referring back to the subject of the clause in which it is used.

register

An official list or record of names, items, or statistics.

reimbursement

The act of paying back money to someone that they have spent for a business or official purpose.