English to English Dictionary

tax-jurisdiction

A legally defined geographic territory or authority with the power to levy and collect taxes.

technopole

A center of high-technology industry and research, often established with government support to promote economic development.

telescope

An optical instrument designed to make distant objects appear nearer, containing an arrangement of lenses, or of curved mirrors and lenses.

temperament

A person's or animal's nature, especially as it permanently affects their behaviour.

tenet

A principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy.

terminal

A station at the end of a transportation line, or a facility where passengers can board or leave aircraft, buses, or ships.

therapeutic

Relating to the healing of disease; having a good effect on the body or mind.

threefold

Having three parts or elements; triple.

thriftiness

The quality of using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully.

thrill

A sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure.

thrilled

Extremely pleased and excited.

ton

A unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds (short ton) or 2,240 pounds (long ton), or roughly 1,000 kilograms (metric ton).