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possible to expect or anticipate from known patterns or information
Happening or being decided too early, before sufficient information or preparation is available.
mainly, especially in relation to a principal purpose, concern, or cause
More important or central than other things in the context.
a general rule or basic idea that guides reasoning, action, or the operation of something
an established or specified set of steps for carrying out an activity
to continue an activity or move forward to its next stage
to move forward in development or through successive stages
formally forbidden by a rule, policy, or authority
A characteristic belonging to a thing or material, not ownership.
to put forward an idea, plan, or explanation for others to consider
to meet the conditions needed to receive something or take part in an activity
to express doubt about whether something is true, correct, or reasonable
Chosen or occurring through chance, rather than having the particular outcome deliberately selected.
a variety of different things of the same general kind
happening or moving at a fast rate
a relationship between two quantities expressed by comparing their amounts, often in the form of one number to another
The process of using reasons and connections between ideas to reach a judgment or conclusion.
To bring previously learned information or an earlier experience back into the mind.
to improve an idea, method, or design through small, careful changes
without being affected or changed by the factor named afterward
to show or establish a connection between two or more things
Judged in comparison with something else rather than on its own.
when compared with or considered in relation to the reference named afterward
to a degree judged by comparison with something else or a relevant standard
A useful connection to the matter being considered.
closely connected with the subject or problem being considered
To move to a different place to live or operate, or move someone or something there.
to bring a problem, disagreement, or uncertainty to a satisfactory conclusion
in the same order as the people or things that have just been listed