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| artificial intelligence |
an area of computer science that explores the ability of computers to think or have intelligence. Artificial intelligence is concerned with developing computer programs or computers that seem to use reason and make decisions. |
| care |
to be concerned. [1/8 definitions] |
| concern |
When you are concerned about someone, it means that you are worried about them. When a thing concerns you, you worry about it. [1/5 definitions] |
| concerned |
If you are concerned with something, you care about it or have some interest in it, or you are involved in it in some way. [3 definitions] |
| earnest1 |
honestly concerned or sincere. [1/2 definitions] |
| egocentric |
concerned with oneself. |
| electronics |
(used with a singular verb) the science that is concerned with the flow of electrons and their uses. |
| ethics |
issues or questions of right and wrong in connection with the way humans behave, or the branch of philosophy that is concerned with these types of issues and questions. [1/2 definitions] |
| genetics |
(used with a singular verb) the science that studies how characteristics are passed on from parent to offspring. Genetics is concerned with the influence of genes on the appearance, development, and evolution of plants and animals. |
| geometry |
the area of mathematics concerned with the study of shapes and objects. Geometry deals with the measurement and relation of angles, points, lines, planes, and solid figures. [1/2 definitions] |
| guild |
a group of people in the Middle Ages in Europe who were in the same trade and who joined together to protect their common interests. Guilds were concerned with the prices and quality of their products. [1/2 definitions] |
| history |
the field of knowledge that is concerned with past events. [1/4 definitions] |
| philosophy |
Philosophy is something people study and discuss. Philosophy is concerned with abstract ideas such as existence, morality, truth, and knowledge. People interested in philosophy are trying to answer difficult questions like "What is the purpose of life?" "How should people live?" "Can we actually know what is real?" "What is the best kind of society for people to live in?" Students in college or high school sometimes take classes in philosophy. They read and discuss what respected people have said and written about these kinds of things. [1/2 definitions] |
| practical |
If we call something a "practical" matter, we mean that it has to do with things that have to be taken care of right now. It's not concerned with dreams or ideas that have little connection with ordinary life in the present. [2/3 definitions] |
| revolve |
to mainly involve or be concerned with (followed by "around"). [1/3 definitions] |
| selfish |
concerned only with oneself and not concerned about others. |
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