English to English Dictionary

Muster

To assemble troops for inspection or in preparation for battle, or more broadly, to gather up a feeling, attitude, or support.

Mutualism

A relationship between two different species of organisms in which each benefits from the association.

Muzzy

Vague, indistinct, or confused in mind or perception.

Myopia

A condition of the eye in which distant objects appear blurred while close objects are seen clearly; nearsightedness.

NIOSH

The United States federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related injury and illness.

Narrative World

The total conceptual universe or setting created by a story, including its rules, characters, history, and geography.

Nascent

Just beginning to exist or develop; showing potential for future growth and expansion.

Nation-state

A sovereign state whose citizens or subjects are relatively homogeneous in factors such as language or common descent.

Nationalization

The action of bringing a private industry or private assets under state control or ownership.

Natty

Smart and stylish in appearance; neat, trim, and fashionable.

Naturalistic observation

A research method in which behavior is observed in its natural setting without experimental manipulation or intervention by the researcher.

Neighborhood-upgrading

The process of improving the physical infrastructure, housing stock, public spaces, and socioeconomic conditions of a residential area.