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How can we know what's really true?
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Kristi Yang posted on 2016/08/23Ever wonder how we know what's *really* true? This video dives into the fascinating world of perception and the scientific method, showing you how to question what you see and think! You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to cognitive bias and probability, making it a fantastic way to boost your English skills while exploring big ideas.
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stuff
US /stʌf/
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UK /stʌf/
- Uncountable Noun
- Generic description for things, materials, objects
- Transitive Verb
- To push material inside something, with force
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US /taɪm/
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UK /taɪm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Speed at which music is played; tempo
- Point as shown on a clock, e.g. 3 p.m
- Transitive Verb
- To check speed at which music is performed
- To choose a specific moment to do something
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US /əˈsum/
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UK /ə'sju:m/
- Transitive Verb
- To act in a false manner to mislead others
- To believe, based on the evidence; suppose
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US /ˈævərɪdʒ, ˈævrɪdʒ/
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UK /'ævərɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- Transitive Verb
- To add numbers then divide by the number of items
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