English to English Dictionary

/ˈmætər steɪt ˈkwɪəri/ [matter state query]

[noun] A computational request or operational command aimed at determining or verifying the physical phase (such as solid, liquid, gas, or plasma) of a substance within a simulated or monitored environment.

/ˈmæv.ər.ɪk/ [maverick]

[noun] An independent-minded person who does not go along with a group or party.

/ˈmæk.sɪm/ [maxim]

[noun] A short, pithy statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct.

/ˈmæksɪmz/ [maxims]

[noun] Plural form of maxim: a short, pithy statement expressing a general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct.

/ˈmeɪ.flaɪ/ [mayfly]

[noun] A short-lived, fragile aquatic insect of the order Ephemeroptera, characterized by delicate wings and a very brief adult stage, often lasting only a few hours or days.

/miː/ [me]

[pronoun] Used as the object of a verb or preposition, referring to the speaker or writer themselves.

/ˈmiːli/ [mealy]

[adjective] Having the texture or appearance of meal; specifically, soft, dry, and crumbly in texture, often used to describe overripe fruit or vegetables.

/ˈmiːnɪŋfʊlnəs/ [meaningfulness]

[noun] The quality or state of having a significant purpose, value, or importance.

/ˈmɛʒərmənt ɪˈkwɪvələns ˈkwɛstʃən/ [measurement equivalence question]

[noun] A methodological inquiry or statistical test used to determine whether a psychometric instrument or survey item functions identically across different groups, ensuring that observed differences in scores reflect actual differences in the construct rather than bias in the measurement tool.

/ˈmɛʒ.ərmənt ˈɛr.ər/ [measurement error]

[noun] The difference between a measured value of a quantity and its true value, resulting from limitations in instruments, human observation, or environmental factors.

/ˈmɛʒərmənt ˌɪnˈvɛəriəns/ [measurement invariance]

[noun] A statistical property of a measurement instrument indicating that the same construct is being measured in the same way across different groups or occasions, ensuring that differences in observed scores reflect true differences in the underlying construct rather than bias.

/ˈmɛʒ.ər.mənt ˈpær.ə.ti/ [measurement parity]

[noun] The statistical property of an assessment or measurement tool ensuring that it yields equivalent scores for individuals of equal ability or standing, regardless of their membership in different demographic groups.

/məˈkæn.ɪ.kəl.i/ [mechanically]

[adverb] In a way that relates to machines or is performed without conscious thought or emotion, as if by a machine.

/ˈmɛd.lɪŋ/ [meddling]

[noun] The act of interfering in or busybodying with the affairs of others, especially when unwanted.

/ˈmɛdi/ [meddy]

[adjective] Relating to medicine, medical training, or having characteristics reminiscent of a medical student or environment.

/ˈmiːdiˌeɪtər/ [mediator]

[noun] A person who attempts to make people involved in a conflict come to an agreement; an independent third party that helps resolve differences.

/ˈmɛdɪkəl ˈmɑːrkər/

[noun] A biological molecule, gene, or characteristic that indicates the presence of a disease, a specific physiological state, or a response to a therapeutic intervention.

/ˈmɛd.ɪ.teɪt/ [meditate]

[verb] To engage in mental exercise, such as concentration on one's breathing or repetition of a mantra, for the purpose of reaching a heightened level of spiritual awareness or mental calm.