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A cafeteria; a casual eating establishment or dining hall.
“Let's grab a quick bite at the campus caf between classes.”
A restaurant where customers serve themselves from a counter of prepared food, carrying it on a tray to a table.
“Students gathered in the school cafeteria to eat lunch and chat.”
A condition caused by the formation of nitrogen bubbles in the blood and tissues due to a rapid decrease in atmospheric pressure, typically affecting divers or compressed-air workers.
“The deep-sea diver was rushed to a hyperbaric chamber to treat symptoms of caisson disease.”
A disastrous event causing great loss, hardship, or suffering; a calamity or catastrophe.
“A enchente foi uma verdadeira calamidade para os moradores da região.”
An event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster.
“The earthquake was a terrible calamity that left thousands of people homeless.”
A mathematical instruction to find what portion 34 represents out of a total of 40, expressed as a fraction of 100, which evaluates to exactly 85%.
“If you score 34 out of 40 on a test, you can calculate the percentage of 34 in 40 to find that your grade is 85%.”
The mathematical process of determining the value, amount, or result of something.
“The final calculation of the project budget revealed a significant shortfall.”
A mistake made in the process of mathematical computation or data processing.
“The rocket launch was delayed because engineers discovered a calculation error in the trajectory data.”
Tending to calculate, scheme, or assess situations carefully and self-interestedly to achieve a specific outcome.
“Her calculative approach to friendships meant she only spent time with influential people.”
A small electronic or mechanical device used for performing mathematical calculations.
“She used a pocket calculator to quickly tally the expenses for the trip.”
A chart or series of pages showing the days, weeks, and months of a particular year, used for organizing time and planning events.
“Marquei a reunião no meu calendário para a próxima terça-feira.”
To cry out or shout in order to attract attention.
“She called his name across the crowded room.”
To give a name to someone or something, or to refer to them by a particular name.
“They called the baby Sarah after her grandmother.”
A person who makes a telephone call.
“The customer service agent asked the caller to hold the line.”
A person who practices the art of beautiful or decorative handwriting, often using specialized pens or brushes.
“The professional calligrapher was hired to hand-letter the invitations for the royal wedding.”