Emphasis
noun
Special importance or value given to something.
The teacher placed an emphasis on reading comprehension during the lessons.
Often appears as...
- place emphasis on
- with emphasis
noun
Increased force given to words to highlight them when speaking.
His emphasis on the word 'immediate' indicated his urgency.
Often appears as...
- loud emphasis
- high emphasis
noun
A form of stress given to certain syllables of a word in speech.
In English, the emphasis in the word 'pronunciation' is on the third syllable.
Often appears as...
- emphasis pattern
- emphasis change
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Academic
noun
Something that is given great stress or importance.
In this dance, the emphasis is on grace, not speed.
Often appears as...
- heavy emphasis
- particular emphasis
noun
Special importance or value given to something.
The teacher placed an emphasis on reading comprehension during the lessons.
Often appears as...
- place emphasis on
- with emphasis
noun
Increased force given to words to highlight them when speaking.
His emphasis on the word 'immediate' indicated his urgency.
Often appears as...
- loud emphasis
- high emphasis
noun
A form of stress given to certain syllables of a word in speech.
In English, the emphasis in the word 'pronunciation' is on the third syllable.
Often appears as...
- emphasis pattern
- emphasis change
Usage tips
Academic
noun
Something that is given great stress or importance.
In this dance, the emphasis is on grace, not speed.
Often appears as...
- heavy emphasis
- particular emphasis
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Contextual Highlighting
Used when something must stand out as the most important aspect within a given context.
In this art class, the emphasis is on creativity more than technique.
Pro Tip 2/2Comparative Importance
Shows comparative importance when contrasting with less significant aspects.
The manager put a strong emphasis on teamwork, rather than individual performance.
Pro Tip 1/2Contextual Highlighting
Used when something must stand out as the most important aspect within a given context.
In this art class, the emphasis is on creativity more than technique.
Pro Tip 2/2Comparative Importance
Shows comparative importance when contrasting with less significant aspects.
The manager put a strong emphasis on teamwork, rather than individual performance.
Pro Tip 1/2Contextual Highlighting
Used when something must stand out as the most important aspect within a given context.
In this art class, the emphasis is on creativity more than technique.
Pro Tip 2/2Comparative Importance
Shows comparative importance when contrasting with less significant aspects.
The manager put a strong emphasis on teamwork, rather than individual performance.
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My journey from Marine...
arm them with incredible material, keep production value as minimal as possible -- no sets, no costumes, no lights, just reading it -- to throw all the emphasis on the language and to show that theater can be created at any setting. It's a powerful thing, getting in a room with complete strangers and reminding ourselves of our humanity,
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The rise of human-compute...
example Big Data every interaction we have in the world is recorded by an ever-growing array of sensors your phone credit card computer the result is big data and it actually presents us with an opportunity to more deeply understand the human condition the major emphasis of most approaches to big data focus on
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Blueprint for a quiet...
quiet teacher who somehow managed to convince her entire school to rethink its emphasis on class participation and endless group projects and there was even a lonely young guy who decided not to commit suicide because he finally realized there was a place for him in this world and today believe it or not
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A kinder, gentler...
otherwise, it can get quite claustrophobic. I mean, do you believe that you can combine your kind of kinder, gentler philosophy of work with a successful economy? Or do you think that you can't, but it doesn't matter that much that we're putting too much emphasis on that? The nightmare thought
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How Would You Envision a...
average conference you got your keynote addresses your expert panels your networking events but there are two things that make new worlds really unique the first is a sort of weird science rave which we'll come back to in a second is an emphasis on kids so just don't look in the camera
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How Did the 'Unsinkable'...
owner thought having 64 lifeboats enough for everyone on board would make the ship look too cluttered this emphasis on elegance didn't stop with Titanic's outward appearance inside when top-notch luxuries the grand staircase running the height of six days
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A doctor's case for...
In my own practice, I've gotten much more creative and flexible in supporting my patients in using drugs safely to manage their symptoms -- with the emphasis on safely. Many of the drugs I prescribe are drugs like opioids or benzodiazepines
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Paul Tudor Jones II: Why...
with regard to how we value them, and we have put so much emphasis on profits, on short-term quarterly earnings and share prices, at the exclusion of all else. It's like we've ripped the humanity out of our companies.
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How will we survive when...
They're a fantasy. And recycling water? It's a brake on growth and development. Above all, though, wizards object to the prophets' emphasis on wide-scale social engineering, which they see as deeply anti-democratic.
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Jorge Drexler: Poetry,...
One two three, one two three, one two. And it has a characteristic emphasis.
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My journey from Marine...
arm them with incredible material, keep production value as minimal as possible -- no sets, no costumes, no lights, just reading it -- to throw all the emphasis on the language and to show that theater can be created at any setting. It's a powerful thing, getting in a room with complete strangers and reminding ourselves of our humanity,
Video examples
The rise of human-compute...
example Big Data every interaction we have in the world is recorded by an ever-growing array of sensors your phone credit card computer the result is big data and it actually presents us with an opportunity to more deeply understand the human condition the major emphasis of most approaches to big data focus on
Video examples
Blueprint for a quiet...
quiet teacher who somehow managed to convince her entire school to rethink its emphasis on class participation and endless group projects and there was even a lonely young guy who decided not to commit suicide because he finally realized there was a place for him in this world and today believe it or not
Video examples
A kinder, gentler...
otherwise, it can get quite claustrophobic. I mean, do you believe that you can combine your kind of kinder, gentler philosophy of work with a successful economy? Or do you think that you can't, but it doesn't matter that much that we're putting too much emphasis on that? The nightmare thought
Video examples
How Would You Envision a...
average conference you got your keynote addresses your expert panels your networking events but there are two things that make new worlds really unique the first is a sort of weird science rave which we'll come back to in a second is an emphasis on kids so just don't look in the camera
Video examples
How Did the 'Unsinkable'...
owner thought having 64 lifeboats enough for everyone on board would make the ship look too cluttered this emphasis on elegance didn't stop with Titanic's outward appearance inside when top-notch luxuries the grand staircase running the height of six days
Video examples
A doctor's case for...
In my own practice, I've gotten much more creative and flexible in supporting my patients in using drugs safely to manage their symptoms -- with the emphasis on safely. Many of the drugs I prescribe are drugs like opioids or benzodiazepines
Video examples
Paul Tudor Jones II: Why...
with regard to how we value them, and we have put so much emphasis on profits, on short-term quarterly earnings and share prices, at the exclusion of all else. It's like we've ripped the humanity out of our companies.
Video examples
How will we survive when...
They're a fantasy. And recycling water? It's a brake on growth and development. Above all, though, wizards object to the prophets' emphasis on wide-scale social engineering, which they see as deeply anti-democratic.
Video examples
Jorge Drexler: Poetry,...
One two three, one two three, one two. And it has a characteristic emphasis.
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Tracy K. Smith
American Poet
One of poetry's great effects, through its emphasis upon feeling, association, music, and image - things we recognize and respond to even before we understand why - is to guide us toward the part of ourselves so deeply buried that it borders upon the collective.
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Stephen Covey
American Educator
There is a heavy emphasis in Mormonism on initiative, on responsibility, on a work ethic, and on education. If you take those elements together with a free-enterprise system, you've got the chemistry for a lot of industry.
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Ruby Dee
American Actress
I think you mustn't tell your body, you mustn't tell your soul, 'I'm going to retire.' You may be changing your life emphasis, but there's still things that you have in mind to do that now seems the right time to do.
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Rick Warren
American Writer
I happen to agree with many of the liberal emphasis on compassion, justice and equality. I just disagree that it's the government's role to provide everything.
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Lee Isaac Chung
American Director
I like the idea of all of us looking at the world with less of an emphasis on national borders and with more of an emphasis on shared humanity.
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Tite
Brazilian Coach
When you demand performance, players raise their game technically. But if you put all the emphasis on results, that brings their level down.
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Stacey Dooley
English Director
You can be aware and educated and informed, but you've got to place emphasis on being compassionate, having empathy and understanding.
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James A. Forbes
American Clergyman
My church has an historical emphasis on peace, but we can't enjoy peace without honoring the blood our soldiers shed for it.
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Janet Suzman
South African Actress
And I think that that emphasis on keeping a family together, alike, I think it's important.
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Keenen Ivory Wayans
American Comedian
I put heavy emphasis on the characters.
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Tracy K. Smith
American Poet
One of poetry's great effects, through its emphasis upon feeling, association, music, and image - things we recognize and respond to even before we understand why - is to guide us toward the part of ourselves so deeply buried that it borders upon the collective.
Quote examples
Stephen Covey
American Educator
There is a heavy emphasis in Mormonism on initiative, on responsibility, on a work ethic, and on education. If you take those elements together with a free-enterprise system, you've got the chemistry for a lot of industry.
Quote examples
Ruby Dee
American Actress
I think you mustn't tell your body, you mustn't tell your soul, 'I'm going to retire.' You may be changing your life emphasis, but there's still things that you have in mind to do that now seems the right time to do.
Quote examples
Rick Warren
American Writer
I happen to agree with many of the liberal emphasis on compassion, justice and equality. I just disagree that it's the government's role to provide everything.
Quote examples
Lee Isaac Chung
American Director
I like the idea of all of us looking at the world with less of an emphasis on national borders and with more of an emphasis on shared humanity.
Quote examples
Tite
Brazilian Coach
When you demand performance, players raise their game technically. But if you put all the emphasis on results, that brings their level down.
Quote examples
Stacey Dooley
English Director
You can be aware and educated and informed, but you've got to place emphasis on being compassionate, having empathy and understanding.
Quote examples
James A. Forbes
American Clergyman
My church has an historical emphasis on peace, but we can't enjoy peace without honoring the blood our soldiers shed for it.
Quote examples
Janet Suzman
South African Actress
And I think that that emphasis on keeping a family together, alike, I think it's important.
Quote examples
Keenen Ivory Wayans
American Comedian
I put heavy emphasis on the characters.
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