1
the action of investigating something or someone; formal or systematic examination or research
2
the conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated.
3
a formal request to be considered for a position or to be allowed to do or have something, submitted to an authority, institution, or organization.
4
of the same kind; alike
5
a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.
6
dominance of one side of the brain in controlling particular activities or functions, or of one of a pair of organs such as the eyes or hands.
7
the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.
8
the ability to do something well.
9
power and influence over something
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facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis