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attendee/əˌtɛnˈdiː/nounintermediate

A person who is present at a meeting, event, or function.

The conference drew over five hundred attendees from various industries.

attender/əˈtɛndər/nounintermediate

A person who goes to or is present at a place, event, or meeting.

The seminar had over two hundred registered attenders.

attenuation/əˌtɛn.juˈeɪ.ʃən/nounadvanced

The reduction of the force, effect, value, or quantity of something, especially the decrease in strength of a signal over distance.

Fiber optic cables experience less signal attenuation than traditional copper wires over long distances.

attracts/əˈtrækts/verbbeginner

To cause to come to a place or participate in a venture by offering something interesting, advantageous, or appealing.

The new shopping mall attracts thousands of visitors every weekend.

attributes/ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːts/nounintermediate

Qualities, characteristics, or features regarded as a natural part of someone or something.

Patience and empathy are essential attributes for a good teacher.

atypical/eɪˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl/adjectiveintermediate

Not representative of a type, group, or class; irregular, unusual, or deviating from expected norms.

A sudden drop in temperature in July is completely atypical for this region.

augmentation/ˌɔːɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən/nounadvanced

The action or process of making something greater in size, amount, value, or intensity.

The company announced a significant augmentation of its research budget.

Austrian capital/ˈɔːstriən ˈkæpɪtəl/nounbeginner

The city of Vienna, which serves as the seat of government and the political, economic, and cultural center of the Republic of Austria.

Many tourists visit the Austrian capital to see the historic Schönbrunn Palace.

authoritative/əˈθɔːr.ə.teɪ.tɪv/adjectiveadvanced

Having or showing impressive knowledge or power; commanding and likely to be respected or obeyed.

She provided an authoritative account of the historical events that took place during the revolution.

authorized/ˈɔːθəraɪzd/adjectiveintermediate

Having official permission or approval to do something or to be in a particular place.

Only authorized personnel are permitted to enter the laboratory after hours.

autistic/ɔːˈtɪstɪk/adjectiveintermediate

Relating to or characteristic of autism; having a developmental condition characterized by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication, and repetitive behaviors, often accompanied by unique strengths and intense focus.

She is a proud advocate for the autistic community and neurodiversity.

autocracy/ɔːˈtɒk.rə.si/nounadvanced

A system of government by one person with absolute power.

The nation transitioned from a fragile democracy into a harsh autocracy over the course of a decade.

automated learning/ˌɔː.tə.meɪ.tɪd ˈlɜː.nɪŋ/nounadvanced

A field of computer science and artificial intelligence that focuses on the development of algorithms that allow computers to improve their performance on a specific task through experience and data analysis without explicit programming.

The company implemented automated learning to optimize their supply chain logistics based on real-time consumer demand.

automatically/ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/adverbintermediate

In a manner that is independent of direct human intervention, operating by machinery or established rules.

The laboratory doors open automatically as you approach.

automaton/ɔːˈtɒmətən/nounadvanced

A moving mechanical device made in imitation of a human being; a robot.

The museum featured a collection of 18th-century clockwork automata that could write and draw.

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