Day 2 Vocabulary

Describes something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.

" The scientist noticed an anomalous reading on the sensor, which he couldn't explain."

An acronym for Application Programming Interface; a set of functions that allows for communication between two applications.

" The new software was able to connect to other applications using an API."

To assess the value or quality of something.

" The boss will appraise the performance of the new employees next week."

To act as an impartial third party to settle a dispute.

" The judge was called upon to arbitrate the property dispute between the two neighbors."

The use of an arbitrator to settle a dispute.

" The two companies agreed to enter into arbitration to resolve their disagreement rather than go to court."

To express an idea or feeling fluently and coherently.

" He was able to articulate his complex ideas in a way that was easy for everyone to understand."

To find out or determine with certainty.

" We need to ascertain the cause of the problem before we can propose a solution."

A useful or valuable thing or person.

" The company's main asset was its intellectual property and its talented employees."

To make an unpleasant feeling less intense or to satisfy an appetite or desire.

" He tried to assuage her guilt by explaining that the mistake was not her fault."

The assembled spectators or listeners at a public event.

" The speaker addressed a large audience of over 500 people."

The part of a website or program that is not visible to the user.

" The backend of the website was responsible for processing user data and storing it in a database."

The maximum amount of data that can be transmitted over a network connection in a given amount of time.

" The office's low bandwidth was causing slow internet speeds and frustrating the employees."

A point of reference or standard against which other things can be measured.

" The company's sales figures set the benchmark for the entire industry."

Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.

" The study's results were criticized for being biased due to the researchers' personal beliefs."

A detailed plan for a building or a project.

" The blueprint for the new bridge was approved by the city council."