Italian to English Dictionary (Dizionario Italiano-Inglese)

Oversample

To sample at a rate significantly higher than the Nyquist rate in signal processing, or to survey a larger or disproportionate number of respondents from a specific demographic group in statistics.

Owl-like

Resembling an owl in appearance, behavior, or sound, such as having large round eyes or making a hooting noise.

Parboil

To boil (food) until it is partly cooked.

Pass-the-buck

The act of shifting responsibility or blame onto another person.

Penetrating-stare

An intense, piercing gaze that seems to examine or understand someone deeply.

Petrarchan sonnet

A poetic form consisting of fourteen lines divided into an initial octave (rhyming abbaabba) and a concluding sestet (typically rhyming cdecde or cdcdcd).

Piercing gaze

An intense, penetrating look that seems to see deeply into someone's thoughts or feelings.

Prudent estimate

A cautious calculation or valuation that intentionally minimizes the risk of overestimation, often used in accounting and risk management.

Recreationalist

A person who engages in recreational activities, especially outdoor pursuits such as hiking, skiing, or camping.

Remote surveillance

The monitoring of behavior, activities, or other changing information from a distance, typically utilizing electronic equipment such as cameras, sensors, and internet transmission.

Ropey

Of poor or inferior quality; substandard or badly made.

Sac

A bag- or pouch-like structure in a plant or animal, typically containing fluid.