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oracle

Pronunciation: [/ˈɔɹəkəl/]

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

Context: “ancient wisdom”

(noun) a person or place that is believed to have the ability to predict the future or give wise advice. It's like a wise old person or a magical place where people go to find out what will happen in the future.

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The oracle at Delphi was famous for predicting important events in ancient Greece.

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The fortune teller claimed to be an oracle, but her predictions were always wrong.

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Do you think the oracle's advice will come true?

Context: “technology”

(noun) a database or software system that provides answers or solutions to specific questions or problems. It's like a digital assistant that helps you find information or make decisions.

Example

I used an oracle to search for the best flight deals online.

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The oracle software gave me incorrect results for my research project.

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Have you tried using the oracle to find the answer?

How to pronounce oracle

Pronunciation: [/ˈɔɹəkəl/]

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