Consonants The definition or classification of consonants is based on three parameters: manner‚ place and energy of articulation. Manner of articulation Complete closure‚ incl. velic closure (raised velum) → stops /p t tʃ k b d dʒ g/ (+ nasals /m n ŋ/) → trills and taps (dental/alveolar [ɾ]‚ [r]‚ uvular [R]) Close approximation‚ producing friction → fricatives /f θ s ʃ h v ð z ʒ/ → [x ʍ] Scottish English Open approximation (no/weak obstruction of air-flow) → approximants /w j r l/ Important “sub-categories”
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serve as a means of solving sophisticated problems easily and quickly. Now the forensic science department also use computers in their investigations. And banks also stopped counting money with their fingers to waste time and human energy through the help of computers. Definition of computers Almost everybody in this world is trying to learn the use of computers‚ especially the youth of the 21st century. A computer can be defined as an electronic device programmed to carry out operations such as arithmetic
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Ishikawa’s Definition of Quality We engage in quality control in order to manufacture products with quality‚ which can satisfy the requirements of the consumer. The mere fact of meeting national standards or specifications is not the answer. It is simply not sufficient. Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) or international standards established by the International Organization for Standardization or the International Eletrotechnical Commission are not perfect. They contain many shortcomings
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products‚ making sure its customers are satisfied. There are many definitions of marketing. We will focus on four which will provide insight into how marketing is used in practice. There is one of the simplest accepted definitions of Marketing which is: “Marketing is the management of exchange relationships” (The celebrated American author of marketing textbooks‚ Philip Kotler). While clearly focused and concise‚ this definition emphasises the role of marketing in relating to the world outside the
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Definition of Strategy: The term “strategy” is usually used in two perspectives. As an adjective assigning particular important to some actions‚ activity or process‚ it is possible to speak of strategic management‚ strategic planning or decision making. These are all dreams to be activities‚ which are essential to the organization existence. It can also be used as a noun‚ to describe a path way along which the organization moves towards its goals or objectives. The term “strategy” stems from the
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The fact that everyone has a personality is widely accepted. The definition of personality is not exactly “defined” in terms of being entirely concrete. There are different definitions of personality according to different theorists. Generally‚ personality is described as general characteristics that are found in individuals that affect behavior. Personality can be associated with several paradoxes‚ which are contradictory concepts that are inevitable and unable to be escaped. There are numerous
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Definition of Addiction "Addiction" can have several definitions depending on the situation and the setting. My sister is addicted to exercising because she does it constantly. Smokers are addicted to cigarettes because they crave them and feel like they can’t function without them. My grandfather is addicted to hunting because it is expensive‚ time-consuming‚ and he’s just doing it to seek pleasure. My grandmother hates hunting because it consumes up so much of grandfather’s time that he
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Corporate Social Responsibility Definition 2 What is CSR? a form of corporate self-regulation integrated into a business model process with the aim to embrace responsibility for the company’s actions and encourage a positive impact through its activities on the environment‚ consumers‚ employees‚ communities‚ stakeholders and all other members of the public sphere to aid an organization’s mission as well as a guide to what the company stands for 3 a titled What is sustainable
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Definitions of EPR According to Karim (2008)‚ different terms are used in the literature to explain electronic patient’s healthcare data such as Electronic Health Records (EHR)‚ Electronic Patient Record (EPR)‚ Electronic Medical Record (EMR)‚ Computerized Patient Record (CPR)‚ and Computerized Medical Record (CMR). These names are given from time to time in different nations and in different healthcare environments. Abdul (2008) argues that EHR is different from an EPR/EMR that is longitudinal
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not to be talked into allowing for anything over. Thomas Gradgrind‚ sir -- peremptorily Thomas -- Thomas Gradgrind. With a rule and a pair of scales‚ and the multiplication table always in his pocket‚ sir‚ ready to weigh and measure any parcel of human nature‚ and tell you exactly what it comes to. It is a mere question of figures‚ a case simple arithmetic. You might hope to get some other nonsensical belief into the head of George Gradgrind‚ or Augustus Gradgrind or John Gradgrind‚ or Joseph Gradgrind
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