exact shape

collocation in English

meaningsofexactandshape

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exact
adjective
uk
/ɪɡˈzækt/us
/ɪɡˈzækt/
in great detail, or complete, correct, or true in ...
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shape
noun
uk
/ʃeɪp/us
/ʃeɪp/
the particular physical form or appearance ...
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(Definition ofexactandshapefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofexact shape

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Theexactshapeof the simulated distributions varies with surround radius, but all distributions differ from the actual measurements.
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Itsexactshapeis unknown but there is probably no prootic-intercalar bridge.
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Another visual parameter for which directional selectivity, as a trigger feature, should be relatively independent is theexactshapeor orientation of the visual stimulus.
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Since theexactshapeof the displacement body in the downstream wake is unknown, we calculate the outer flow as if the plate were semi-infinite.
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Finding theexactshapeof this surface is therefore an extremely complicated coupled problem.
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Although theexactshapeof the distribution of s is very uncertain and open to further investigation, it seems highly likely that the distribution is leptokurtic.
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In effect, the translated program encodes theexactshapeof the derivation tree, and therefore amounts to a proof that the original program is indeed well typed.
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Particle energy yields are shown to be independent of theexactshapeof the laser pulse and energy gains are estimated.
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It left a considerable amount of work to be done before theexactshapeof reform could be seen.
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It is, of course, clear that some substantial capital reconstruction must be undertaken, but theexactshapeof this still needs definition.
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We cannot yet see far enough ahead to know theexactshapeand scope of their benefits.
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We want to simplify the system, and the final cost of the scheme will depend on itsexactshapeand form.
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I attach particular importance to that, but theexactshapeand size is something that we shall need to look at.
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Theexactshapeof the wave is determined by the duty cycle of the oscillator.
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Custom-fit designs fit theexactshapeof the ear and ear canal.
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The process involves moving the strip past precision-profiled slotted tools made to anexactshape, or past plain cutting tools.
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Theexactshapeof printed letters varies depending on the typeface.
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These include theexactshapeof the asteroid, its orientation, and its albedo.
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Theexactshapewill depend on the characteristics of the stream flowing through it.
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The size andexactshapeof the hornero nest varies depending on the species.
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