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digest
[ verb dih-jest, dahy-; noun dahy-jest ]
verb (used with object)
- to convert (food) in the alimentary canal into absorbable form for assimilation into the system.
- to promote the digestion of (food).
- to obtain information, ideas, or principles from; assimilate mentally:
to digest a pamphlet on nuclear waste.
- to arrange methodically in the mind; think over:
to digest a plan.
Synonyms: , ,
- to bear with patience; endure.
- to arrange in convenient or methodical order; reduce to a system; classify.
Synonyms: ,
- to condense, abridge, or summarize.
- Chemistry. to soften or disintegrate (a substance) by means of moisture, heat, chemical action, or the like.
verb (used without object)
- to digest food.
- to undergo digestion, as food.
noun
- a collection or compendium, usually of literary, historical, legal, or scientific matter, especially when classified or condensed.
Synonyms: ,
- Law.
- a systematic abstract of some body of law.
- the Digest, a collection in fifty books of excerpts, especially from the writings of the Classical Roman jurists, compiled by order of Justinian in the 6th century a.d.; the Pandects.
- Biochemistry. the product of the action of an enzyme on food or other organic material.
digest
1verb
- to subject (food) to a process of digestion
- tr to assimilate mentally
- chem to soften or disintegrate or be softened or disintegrated by the action of heat, moisture, or chemicals; decompose
- tr to arrange in a methodical or systematic order; classify
- tr to reduce to a summary
- archaic.tr to tolerate
noun
- a comprehensive and systematic compilation of information or material, often condensed
- a magazine, periodical, etc, that summarizes news of current events
- a compilation of rules of law based on decided cases
Digest
2/ ˈ岹ɪɛ /
noun
- Roman law an arrangement of excerpts from the writings and opinions of eminent lawyers, contained in 50 books compiled by order of Justinian in the sixth century ad
Other 51Թ Forms
- 徱·Ļ· adverb
- 徱·Ļ·Ա noun
- -徱·Ļ adjective
- ԴDzd·iԲ adjective
- v·徱· verb
- d· verb (used with object)
- i·徱·Ļ adjective
- ܲd·Ļ adjective
- ܲd·iԲ adjective
- ɱ-徱·Ļ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of digest1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of digest1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
It does not help that the hierarchy rarely speak publicly, allowing supporters to understand and digest the situation.
People will want to digest this, see how it works in practice, but based on what has been said before by some relatives I think they will have their reservations.
“There’s ‘flight and flight’, which is anxiety, and ‘rest and digest’, which is feeling, you know, pretty good,” she told me on my first visit to the ranch, a few weeks before the sound bath.
A week ago, Westminster was digesting the chancellor's Spring Statement and all the talk was of a tightrope walk and precarious public finances.
“These are very large tariff increases, and I think they will invite retaliation by our trading partners, and I think it’s going to be tough to digest,’’ Zandi said.
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What does inventory mean?
An inventory is a complete list of all merchandise or stock of items owned by or available from a business.
At a store, an inventory is the complete list of all items for sale at the store. At a manufacturer, an inventory is a complete list of all the raw materials they have, as well as finished items and items being created.
An inventory is also the specific set of products to sell, as in The store’s inventory of superhero capes is running low and will probably sell out soon.
An inventory can also refer to figurative belongings, such as a person’s personality traits and skills.
To inventory means to add things to an inventory list, whether a literal or figurative list, as in I inventoried my options for colleges and chose the school I’ll attend next year.
Example: Can you take inventory tonight so we can be ready for the rush tomorrow?
Where does inventory come from?
The first records of the term inventory come from around the 1300s. It ultimately comes from the Medieval Latin ԱԳōܳ.
You’ve probably seen inventory used in computer gaming, where your inventory is the place where you can keep track of the materials you’ve collected while playing the game. Often, the inventory holds items that you use to enhance your performance, build or craft something, or customize your character. The first video game to have an inventory system was “The Oregon Trail” in 1971, which tasked players with traveling from Missouri to Oregon in an 1800s wagon caravan, picking up food, tools, rope, and the like to add to their inventory along the way.
Did you know … ?
What are some other forms related to inventory?
- inventoriable (adjective)
- inventorial (adjective)
- inventorially (adverb)
- overinventoried (adjective)
- preinventory (noun)
What are some synonyms for inventory?
What are some words that share a root or word element with inventory?
What are some words that often get used in discussing inventory?
How is inventory used in real life?
Inventory is mostly used in a business context.
Just tried to buy the remaining Holiday Spice inventory from the next to my house but there was barely any left… 😭😭😭
— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato)
Some girl just asked me if I worked at the dollar store because my cart was filled with Christmas stuff like I was doing inventory. 💁
— Nicole Polizzi (@snooki)
Finally got to see 's . A shame more movies are not like this. Authentic, full of heart, gut-wrenching, hopeful, relatable and very importantly an inventory check on life and life around you. Was both brought back to a time and reminded of these times.
— Sal Vulcano (@SalVulcano)
Try using inventory!
Which of the following is NOT a synonym for inventory?
A. debt
B.supply
C. reserve
D. backlog
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