Surface
noun
The top layer or outside part of something.
The road's surface was flooded due to the heavy rain.
Often appears as...
- surface area
- surface water
verb
To rise to the top level of water or a substance.
After a long time underwater, the diver surfaced for air.
Often appears as...
- surface from water
- surface for air
verb
To become known or plain after being hidden or secret.
The truth about his past surfaced when an old friend came to town.
Often appears as...
- truth surfaced
- evidence surfaced
verb
To apply a smooth finish to something.
The road was surfaced with asphalt.
Often appears as...
- surface a road
- surface a table
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Technical
noun
In mathematics, surface refers to a two-dimensional topological space.
The surface of a sphere is curved, not flat.
Often appears as...
- surface area
- spherical surface
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Academic
noun
In computing, a surface is a graphical element for drawing things on.
He coded a demo app that displays an interactive 3D surface.
Often appears as...
- surface rendering
- surface computing
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Technical
noun
The top layer or outside part of something.
The road's surface was flooded due to the heavy rain.
Often appears as...
- surface area
- surface water
verb
To rise to the top level of water or a substance.
After a long time underwater, the diver surfaced for air.
Often appears as...
- surface from water
- surface for air
verb
To become known or plain after being hidden or secret.
The truth about his past surfaced when an old friend came to town.
Often appears as...
- truth surfaced
- evidence surfaced
verb
To apply a smooth finish to something.
The road was surfaced with asphalt.
Often appears as...
- surface a road
- surface a table
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In mathematics, surface refers to a two-dimensional topological space.
The surface of a sphere is curved, not flat.
Often appears as...
- surface area
- spherical surface
Usage tips
Academic
noun
In computing, a surface is a graphical element for drawing things on.
He coded a demo app that displays an interactive 3D surface.
Often appears as...
- surface rendering
- surface computing
Usage tips
Technical
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Pro Tip 1/2Physical Layer
Surface is the physical top layer you can touch and see.
He spilled ink on the table's surface.
Pro Tip 2/2Metaphorically Speaking
Surface can describe an apparent aspect of something deeper.
She scratched the surface of the complex issue.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Layer
Surface is the physical top layer you can touch and see.
He spilled ink on the table's surface.
Pro Tip 2/2Metaphorically Speaking
Surface can describe an apparent aspect of something deeper.
She scratched the surface of the complex issue.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Layer
Surface is the physical top layer you can touch and see.
He spilled ink on the table's surface.
Pro Tip 2/2Metaphorically Speaking
Surface can describe an apparent aspect of something deeper.
She scratched the surface of the complex issue.
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Four reasons you should...
brain events news events are just things happening flickering on the world surface but to make better decisions you want to understand what drives these events or generates these events and new stories don't tell you that news give you the illusion of understanding and that illusion is dangerous I came to
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What is the Heisenberg...
Waves, on the other hand, are disturbances spread out in space, like ripples covering the surface of a pond. We can clearly identify features of the wave pattern as a whole, most importantly, its wavelength, which is the distance between two neighboring peaks, or two neighboring valleys.
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Bring on the learning...
And human resources are like natural resources; they're often buried deep. You have to go looking for them, they're not just lying around on the surface. You have to create the circumstances where they show themselves. And you might imagine education would be the way that happens,
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Why do cats act so...
that helped ensure the continuation of her species for millions of years before. In the wild, cats needed sharp claws for climbing, hunting, and self-defense. Sharpening their claws on nearby surfaces kept them conditioned and ready, helped stretch their back and leg muscles,
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How smart are dolphins?...
are their senses of empathy, altruism, and attachment. The habit of helping injured individuals extends across the species barrier as evidenced by the many accounts of dolphins carrying humans to the surface to breathe. And like us, dolphins mourn their dead.
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The history of the Cuban...
The commanders on the sub, too deep to communicate with the surface, thought war had begun and prepared to launch a nuclear torpedo. That decision had to be made unanimously by three officers. The captain and political officer both authorized the launch,
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How the Mojave Desert...
Exploration is a compulsory human trait. We're the only animal on the planet driven so deeply by curiosity. From the surface of the Earth, the ocean floor, to space. Humans have an insatiable desire for adventure and exploration.
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A whale saved my life PIPE...
animal? He put his pectoral fin right under me and he just held it to the surface of the water like this. Just like this and I just laid on it and I hugged it. I held onto him like this and I hugged it and I laid there forever.
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Can you solve the...
There are no reflective surfaces, all water is in opaque containers, and most importantly, they're not allowed to communicate among themselves. Though they do see each other during each morning's head count.
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Antlion Cone Death Trap...
The ants' long legs raise their bodies above the surface, where it's ten degrees cooler. But if they stand still, they will fry. They must keep moving or risk the same fate as their quarry,
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Four reasons you should...
brain events news events are just things happening flickering on the world surface but to make better decisions you want to understand what drives these events or generates these events and new stories don't tell you that news give you the illusion of understanding and that illusion is dangerous I came to
Video examples
What is the Heisenberg...
Waves, on the other hand, are disturbances spread out in space, like ripples covering the surface of a pond. We can clearly identify features of the wave pattern as a whole, most importantly, its wavelength, which is the distance between two neighboring peaks, or two neighboring valleys.
Video examples
Bring on the learning...
And human resources are like natural resources; they're often buried deep. You have to go looking for them, they're not just lying around on the surface. You have to create the circumstances where they show themselves. And you might imagine education would be the way that happens,
Video examples
Why do cats act so...
that helped ensure the continuation of her species for millions of years before. In the wild, cats needed sharp claws for climbing, hunting, and self-defense. Sharpening their claws on nearby surfaces kept them conditioned and ready, helped stretch their back and leg muscles,
Video examples
How smart are dolphins?...
are their senses of empathy, altruism, and attachment. The habit of helping injured individuals extends across the species barrier as evidenced by the many accounts of dolphins carrying humans to the surface to breathe. And like us, dolphins mourn their dead.
Video examples
The history of the Cuban...
The commanders on the sub, too deep to communicate with the surface, thought war had begun and prepared to launch a nuclear torpedo. That decision had to be made unanimously by three officers. The captain and political officer both authorized the launch,
Video examples
How the Mojave Desert...
Exploration is a compulsory human trait. We're the only animal on the planet driven so deeply by curiosity. From the surface of the Earth, the ocean floor, to space. Humans have an insatiable desire for adventure and exploration.
Video examples
A whale saved my life PIPE...
animal? He put his pectoral fin right under me and he just held it to the surface of the water like this. Just like this and I just laid on it and I hugged it. I held onto him like this and I hugged it and I laid there forever.
Video examples
Can you solve the...
There are no reflective surfaces, all water is in opaque containers, and most importantly, they're not allowed to communicate among themselves. Though they do see each other during each morning's head count.
Video examples
Antlion Cone Death Trap...
The ants' long legs raise their bodies above the surface, where it's ten degrees cooler. But if they stand still, they will fry. They must keep moving or risk the same fate as their quarry,
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Zach Galligan
American Actor
L.A. is a very strange place. On the surface, it has an innocent appearance, like the stranger with the pleasant face that smiles and shakes your hand. But then you learn it is actually a lot less nice than you think, and there's a whole deeper, darker level.
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Judy Collins
American Musician
I don't think you get to good writing unless you expose yourself and your feelings. Deep songs don't come from the surface; they come from the deep down. The poetry and the songs that you are suppose to write, I believe are in your heart.
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Steven Squyres
American Scientist
I want to make as many people as possible feel like they are part of this adventure. We are going to give everybody a sense of what exploring the surface of another world is really like.
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Johnny Depp
American Actor
People say I make strange choices, but they're not strange for me. My sickness is that I'm fascinated by human behavior, by what's underneath the surface, by the worlds inside people.
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Gigi Gorgeous
Canadian Celebrity
I share a lot more than I ever really thought I would with friends, let alone millions of people, and it really started surface level for me: beauty, fashion, lifestyle, whatever.
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Carl Jung
Swiss Psychologist
Through pride we are ever deceiving ourselves. But deep down below the surface of the average conscience a still, small voice says to us, something is out of tune.
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Ken Robinson
English Educator
Human resources are like natural resources; they're often buried deep. You have to go looking for them; they're not just lying around on the surface.
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Kevin McCloud
British Designer
If you said to me, 'Lie down on that concrete floor and fall asleep,' I could do it. I can sleep anywhere at any time of day on any surface.
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Sheryl Sandberg
American Businesswoman
I learned that when life pulls you under, you can kick against the bottom, break the surface, and breathe again.
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Peace Pilgrim
American Activist
Humanity has only scratched the surface of its real potential.
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Zach Galligan
American Actor
L.A. is a very strange place. On the surface, it has an innocent appearance, like the stranger with the pleasant face that smiles and shakes your hand. But then you learn it is actually a lot less nice than you think, and there's a whole deeper, darker level.
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Judy Collins
American Musician
I don't think you get to good writing unless you expose yourself and your feelings. Deep songs don't come from the surface; they come from the deep down. The poetry and the songs that you are suppose to write, I believe are in your heart.
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Steven Squyres
American Scientist
I want to make as many people as possible feel like they are part of this adventure. We are going to give everybody a sense of what exploring the surface of another world is really like.
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Johnny Depp
American Actor
People say I make strange choices, but they're not strange for me. My sickness is that I'm fascinated by human behavior, by what's underneath the surface, by the worlds inside people.
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Gigi Gorgeous
Canadian Celebrity
I share a lot more than I ever really thought I would with friends, let alone millions of people, and it really started surface level for me: beauty, fashion, lifestyle, whatever.
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Carl Jung
Swiss Psychologist
Through pride we are ever deceiving ourselves. But deep down below the surface of the average conscience a still, small voice says to us, something is out of tune.
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Ken Robinson
English Educator
Human resources are like natural resources; they're often buried deep. You have to go looking for them; they're not just lying around on the surface.
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Kevin McCloud
British Designer
If you said to me, 'Lie down on that concrete floor and fall asleep,' I could do it. I can sleep anywhere at any time of day on any surface.
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Sheryl Sandberg
American Businesswoman
I learned that when life pulls you under, you can kick against the bottom, break the surface, and breathe again.
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Peace Pilgrim
American Activist
Humanity has only scratched the surface of its real potential.
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