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edge

noun/ɛdʒ/

definition

the boundary or border of a surface or object

example

She carefully placed the book on the edge of the table to prevent it from falling off.

synonyms
bordermarginrim
word origin — Middle English 'egge', from Old Norse 'eggj', related to edge or boundary

edge, scrutiny, interference, commentary, reliability: meanings and examples

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  1. edge · noun/ɛdʒ/

    the boundary or border of a surface or object

    She carefully placed the book on the edge of the table to prevent it from falling off.

    Synonyms: border, margin, rim

    Origin: Middle English 'egge', from Old Norse 'eggj', related to edge or boundary

  2. scrutiny · noun/ˈskruː.t̬ɪ.ni/

    critical observation or examination

    The scientist's research was subjected to intense scrutiny before publication to ensure its validity.

    Synonyms: examination, inspection, analysis

    Origin: Late Middle English, from Latin 'scrutinium', meaning 'search' or 'examination', from 'scrutari', meaning 'to search or examine'.

  3. interference · noun/ˌɪn.təˈfɪr.əns/

    the act of interfering or the condition of being interfered with

    The interference from the construction noise made it difficult for the students to concentrate during the exam.

    Synonyms: intrusion, disruption, obstruction

    Origin: Late Middle English, from the Latin 'interferent-,' meaning 'interrupting,' from 'interferre' which means 'to strike between.'

  4. commentary · noun/ˈkɑː.mənˌtɛr.i/

    a written or spoken explanation or critique of something such as a text, event, or performance

    The author's insightful commentary on the novel provided readers with a deeper understanding of the characters' motivations.

    Synonyms: analysis, critique

    Origin: Derived from the Latin 'commentarius', which means 'notes or commentary', stemming from 'commentum', meaning a 'comment'.

  5. reliability · noun/rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/

    the quality of being trustworthy or consistent

    The reliability of the new software has been proven through extensive testing and user reviews.

    Synonyms: dependability, trustworthiness, consistency

    Origin: from the word 'rely' with the suffix '-ability', originating from Latin 'reliābilis' meaning 'able to be relied upon'