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The official currency of the Republic of Sierra Leone, subdivided into 100 cents (though cents are rarely used in circulation due to inflation).
“The traveler exchanged his US dollars for Sierra Leonean leones at the local bank in Freetown.”
To formally register or enroll oneself as a member of a specific collective, organization, or team.
“I decided to sign up for a group that focuses on local environmental conservation.”
In a quiet manner; without making any sound or noise.
“She opened the door silently so she wouldn't wake the baby.”
A shiny, white, precious metallic chemical element that is an excellent conductor of heat and electricity.
“She wore a necklace made of pure silver.”
The motion picture industry or the medium of cinema, often used in contrast to television or theater.
“After years of success on television, the actor finally made his debut on the silver screen.”
An instruction in mathematics to reduce a complex or unreduced algebraic term involving imaginary numbers to its most basic, standard form (typically in the form $a + bi$).
“To solve the problem, first simplify the given expression below 7 3i²i by substituting $i^2 = -1$.”
The imitation of the operation of a real-world process or system over time.
“The flight simulation allowed the pilot to practice emergency landings in a safe environment.”
To burn superficially or lightly, typically affecting only the surface or edges of something.
“He accidentally singed his eyebrows while lighting the charcoal grill.”
A very brief, infinitesimal, or singular moment in time; used to emphasize the lack of delay or the absolute minimum duration.
“I didn't waste a single second waiting for him to arrive.”
A state or condition of being singular, distinct, or unique.
“The artist's distinctive style gave her work a rare singularity.”
An abbreviation for system (sistema), frequently used in technical, corporate, or informal contexts.
“O sis caiu novamente e não consigo acessar os dados.”
The relationship between sisters; the affection, support, and solidarity felt between women.
“The women in the community formed a strong sisterhood to support one another through difficult times.”
A preliminary phase of architectural, landscape, or urban design that involves the systematic investigation and evaluation of a specific location's physical, environmental, and social conditions.
“The architect conducted a thorough site analysis to determine how the building's orientation would affect natural lighting.”
Relating to or dependent on a particular set of circumstances or the current state of affairs.
“The manager's leadership style is highly situational, adapting to the needs of each individual team member.”
The cardinal number equivalent to the sum of five and one.
“She counted from one to six.”