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What is Blockchain? | CNBC Explains
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TG posted on 2017/10/19Ever wondered what blockchain and Bitcoin are all about? This video breaks down the tech behind cryptocurrency and even shows how UNICEF is using it for financial inclusion! You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and gain knowledge that's super practical for understanding today's fintech world.
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enormous
US /ɪˈnɔrməs/
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UK /iˈnɔ:məs/
- Adjective
- Huge; very big; very important
- Very great in size, amount, or degree.
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More fragile
US /ˈfrædʒəl, -ˌaɪl/
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UK /'frædʒaɪl/
- Adjective
- Easily affected, broken, or harmed
- Weak or delicate; easily damaged in health
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More barrier
US /ˈbæriɚ/
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UK /'bærɪə(r)/
- Noun
- Difficult situation preventing something happening
- Structure or object that stops free movement
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More claim
US /klem/
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UK /kleɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- To say that something is true, often without proof.
- A statement that something is true.
- Transitive Verb
- To demand or ask for something that you believe is rightfully yours.
- To take or cause the loss of (e.g., a life, property).
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