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bilateral

Pronunciation: [baɪˈlæt.ər.əl]

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Learn how to use bilateral in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “relationship”

(adjective) this describes a situation where there are two sides or two parties involved. For example, when two countries work together, it's called a bilateral relationship because both sides are important.

Example

The two countries signed a bilateral agreement to help each other with trade.

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The meeting was not bilateral; only one country participated.

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What are the benefits of having a bilateral agreement between two nations?

Context: “anatomy”

(adjective) when something is located on both sides of the body. For example, if a person has pain in both knees, it can be described as bilateral knee pain.

Example

The doctor noted that the patient had bilateral hearing loss.

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The athlete only experienced pain in one ankle, so it was not bilateral.

Example

Is your headache bilateral, or is it just on one side?

How to pronounce bilateral

Pronunciation: [baɪˈlæt.ər.əl]

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