Treatise - English meaning

noun

A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory.

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A critique of marxist historicism

verb

Evaluate (a theory or practice) in a detailed and analytical way.

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The authors critique the methods and practices used in the research

noun

A report of something such as a political situation or system, or a person's work or ideas, that examines it and provides a judgment, especially a negative one

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Critique of a marxist critique of neo-liberal policy

noun

Written or spoken communication or debate.

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The language of political discourse

verb

Speak or write authoritatively about a topic.

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She could discourse at great length on the history of europe

noun

Spoken or written discussion

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[ u ] political discourse, [ c ] the play is a wonderful discourse on love.

noun

A long or elaborate essay or discussion on a particular subject.

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Nothing can kill a radio show quicker than a disquisition on intertextual analysis

noun

A long and detailed explanation of a particular subject

noun

A long essay on a particular subject, especially one written for a university degree or diploma.

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A dissertation on the novels of the brontë sisters

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A long piece of writing on a particular subject, esp. one that is done for a ph.d. (= high university degree)

noun

A long piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one that is done in order to receive a degree at college or university

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Dissertation on ann did her dissertation on baudelaire.

noun

A short piece of writing on a particular subject.

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Apart from the novels, sundara ramaswamy has written several short stories and essays on literary c…

verb

Attempt or try.

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Donald essayed a smile

noun

A short piece of writing on a particular subject, often expressing personal views

noun

A comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory.

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A systematic exposition of the idea of biodiversity

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A statement that explains something clearly

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The san francisco exposition

noun

A show in which industrial goods, works of art, etc. are shown to the public

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A machinery and equipment exposition

noun

An organization having a particular purpose, especially one that is involved with science, education, or a specific profession.

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The institute of architects

verb

Introduce or establish (a scheme, undertaking, or policy).

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The state instituted a national lottery

verb

To put into effect; cause to be used

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These are some of the safety guidelines we’ve instituted in our hotels., the national institutes of…

noun

A detailed written study of a single specialized subject or an aspect of it.

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They are publishing a series of monographs on music in late medieval and renaissance cities

verb

Write a monograph on; treat in a monograph.

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Meissner first monographed the plant in 1826

noun

A long article or a short book on a particular subject

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A monograph on beethoven's symphonies

noun

A small booklet or leaflet containing information or arguments about a single subject.

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He published a spate of pamphlets on the subjects about which he felt strongly

verb

Distribute pamphlets to.

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A handful of heritage-minded citizens who pamphleted their neighbours

noun

A few sheets of paper folded together to form a thin magazine that contains information or opinions about something

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A voter’s information pamphlet, she wrote the pamphlet, "grow your own vegetables."

noun

Material manufactured in thin sheets from the pulp of wood or other fibrous substances, used for writing, drawing, or printing on, or as wrapping material.

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A sheet of paper

verb

Apply wallpaper to (a wall or room).

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The walls were papered in a regency stripe

noun

A thin, flat material made from crushed wood or cloth used esp. for writing and printing on and in packaging

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[ u ] a piece/sheet of paper, [ u ] a paper bag/towel, [ u ] paper cups/napkins/plates, let's put s…

noun

The devotion of time and attention to gaining knowledge of an academic subject, especially by means of books.

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The study of english

verb

Devote time and attention to gaining knowledge of (an academic subject), especially by means of books.

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I studied classics at college

verb

Applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject

noun

A statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved.

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His central thesis is that psychological life is not part of the material world

noun

A piece of writing involving original study of a subject, esp. for a college or university degree

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A master’s thesis, his thesis was that world war i could have been avoided.

noun

An area of land, typically a large one.

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Large tracts of natural forest

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A short treatise in pamphlet form, typically on a religious subject.

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I think we all have come across religious tracts in our lives - little pamphlets that are often han…

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(in the roman catholic church) an anthem of scriptural verses formerly replacing the alleluia in certain penitential and requiem masses.

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Uses of this format, known as responsorial psalmody, include the prokeimenon and alleluiarion of th…

noun

A treatise.

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Thomas's early discussion of the way theoretical sciences are distinguished from one another in the…

noun

Activity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a purpose or result.

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He was tired after a day's work

verb

Be engaged in physical or mental activity in order to achieve a result; do work.

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She has been working so hard

combining form

Denoting things or parts made of a specified material or with specified tools.

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Silverwork