English to English Dictionary

Referendum

A general vote by the electorate on a single political question that has been referred to them for a direct decision.

Reflecting telescope

An optical telescope that uses a single or a combination of curved mirrors that reflect light and form an image.

Reflection

The throwing back by a surface of light, heat, or sound without absorbing it.

Refreshable

Capable of being refreshed, updated, or renewed, especially with new data, power, or content.

Refund

A sum of money paid back, especially to a customer who is not satisfied with goods or services bought.

Refutable

Able to be proved wrong or false by argument, evidence, or testing.

Regional hospital

A large health facility that serves as the primary medical and surgical diagnostic center for a specific geographic region or district.

Regretful

Feeling or showing sorrow, disappointment, or remorse about something.

Regulated Market

An economic market where government or regulatory bodies set rules and standards to control prices, entry, safety, or operational practices.

Reign

The period during which a sovereign, such as a king, queen, or emperor, holds the throne and rules a country.

Rein

A long, narrow strap attached to the bit of a bridle, used by a rider or driver to control a horse or other animal.

Reindeer

A large deer with large horns (antlers) that lives in cold northern regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.