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stamina holder/ˈstæm.ɪ.nə ˌhoʊl.dər/nounintermediate

A person, animal, or entity that possesses the capacity to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort without succumbing to fatigue.

The veteran marathon runner proved to be a true stamina holder, maintaining a consistent pace even in the final miles of the race.

stamp/stæmp/nounbeginner

A small adhesive piece of paper stuck to an object to indicate that a fee has been paid, especially for postal service.

She carefully placed a stamp on the corner of the envelope.

stand/stænd/verbbeginner

To have an upright position on the feet.

Please stand up when the judge enters the courtroom.

standard/ˈstændərd/nounintermediate

An idea or thing used as a measure, norm, or model in comparative evaluations.

Her work maintains a very high standard of quality.

standard edition/ˈstændərd ˈɪdɪʃən/nounbeginner

The regular, basic version of a product, such as a book, software, video game, or album, that contains the core content without any extra features, bonuses, or luxury packaging found in special or collector's editions.

I decided to buy the standard edition of the video game because I didn't care about the digital art book or soundtrack.

standard strength metric/ˈstændərd strɛŋθ ˈmɛtrɪk/nounadvanced

An established, universally accepted unit or standard of measurement used to quantify the physical or functional power, durability, or capability of a material, system, or individual.

Yield strength measured in megapascals serves as a standard strength metric in materials engineering.

standby/ˈstænd.baɪ/nounintermediate

A person or thing that is reliable, ready for use, or available as a substitute in case of need.

Grilled cheese is my favorite quick standby when I don't know what to cook.

standwich/ˈstænd.wɪtʃ/nounintermediate

A quick, easily handled meal, typically a sandwich, consumed while standing or working at a standing desk.

I didn't have time for a proper lunch break, so I grabbed a quick standwich between meetings.

stannous phosphate naming/ˈstæn.əs ˈfɒs.feɪt ˈneɪ.mɪŋ/nounadvanced

The systematic nomenclature process used to identify chemical compounds containing tin in the +2 oxidation state combined with the phosphate anion, such as tin(II) phosphate.

In inorganic chemistry coursework, stannous phosphate naming requires transitioning from traditional suffixes to modern Stock system identifiers.

staple/ˈsteɪ.pəl/nounintermediate

A main or important element, product, or part of something.

Rice and wheat are staples of the local diet.

stardom pursuit/ˈstɑːrdəm pərˈsuːt/nounintermediate

The active, often relentless effort or ambition to achieve fame, celebrity status, or public prominence.

Her stardom pursuit led her to audition for dozens of reality shows in a single year.

state government/steɪt ˈɡʌvərnmənt/nounintermediate

The institutional governing body of a state within a federal system, possessing jurisdiction over internal matters and powers not granted to the federal government.

The state government is responsible for funding local public schools and maintaining regional highways.

statements/ˈsteɪtmənts/nounbeginner

Definite or clear expressions of something in speech or writing.

The politician issued several bold statements regarding the new economic policy.

statistical learning/stəˈtɪstɪkəl ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/nounadvanced

A framework for machine learning that draws heavily from statistics and probability theory, focusing on finding patterns and making predictions from data.

Statistical learning theory provides the mathematical foundation for modern artificial intelligence algorithms.

statistical skills/stəˈtɪstɪkl skɪlz/nounintermediate

The proficiency and capability to collect, analyze, interpret, and present quantitative data using mathematical theories and methods.

Strong statistical skills are essential for a career in data science and market research.

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