specific component

collocation in English

meaningsofspecificandcomponent

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specific
adjective
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/spəˈsɪf.ɪk/us
/spəˈsɪf.ɪk/
relating to one thing and not ...
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component
noun[C]
uk
/kəmˈpəʊ.nənt/us
/kəmˈpoʊ.nənt/
a part that combines with other parts to form ...
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(Definition ofspecificandcomponentfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofspecific component

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Does the facespecificcomponentreflect the activity of a specialized eye processor?
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It is simply, unfortunately, the case that the more "intelligent" the taskspecificcomponentof the model, the less testable are its core assumptions.
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Contrary to classical tasks, these kinds of tasks measurespecificcomponentprocesses and make experimental manipulations possible.
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The papers described here demonstrate the benefit of measuring aspecificcomponentin an extensive archive and comparing the expression levels with clinical outcome.
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However, considerably more study is needed to validate both the essential transactional nature of the model and thespecificcomponentparts of the model.
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Finally, they are combined through logical conjunctions to producespecificcomponenttypes and their attribute constraints.
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Given aspecificcomponent, users may see the potential application of the component, following the link between component types and applications.
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Upgrade specification- an existing configuration and a new specification in terms of any combination of product, option,specificcomponent, structure, and function.
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This anti-discrimination, fundamental rights, access to justice component is not included as aspecificcomponentin its own right.
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Once installed, the exposed portion acts as a shoulder which retains thespecificcomponentor assembly.
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Researchers still do not know whichspecificcomponentof tick saliva causes the reaction.
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This assures organisations which deliver in-house training by adding a sectorspecificcomponentto existing and widely used quality assurance standards and systems.
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It identifies a reduction in function, but does not identify whichspecificcomponentis involved.
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Homebuilt computers are most common among gamers, engineers, or other people who demand more performance from aspecificcomponentthan the average user.
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Hooke went on to conclude that respiration also involves aspecificcomponentof the air.
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Levels of representation and processing are, however, articulated in a number of specific components.
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