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spectrum

Pronunciation: [ˈspekt.rəm]

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Learn how to use spectrum in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “science”

(noun) a range of different colors that you can see when light passes through a prism. Imagine when you see a rainbow; that's like a spectrum of colors.

Example

When sunlight goes through the glass, it shows a beautiful spectrum of colors on the wall.

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If there's no light, you won't see a spectrum of colors at all.

Example

Can you name the colors in the spectrum of a rainbow?

Context: “range”

(noun) a group of different types of things that are related to each other. Think of it like a scale where there are many choices or options, like music or opinions.

Example

Her artwork covers a wide spectrum of styles, from modern to classical.

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His speech didn't touch on a broad spectrum of ideas; it was very limited.

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What kind of spectrum of opinions do we have about the new game?

Context: “medicine”

(noun) a range of different types of diseases or symptoms related to a specific condition. It's like a way to understand how different health issues can be connected.

Example

The doctor explained that autism is a spectrum, meaning it affects people in many different ways.

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The symptoms were not on the same spectrum; they belonged to completely different conditions.

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How can we better understand the spectrum of symptoms associated with this illness?

How to pronounce spectrum

Pronunciation: [ˈspekt.rəm]

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