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- clickstream/ˈklɪkstriːm/The sequence of clicks, page views, and other interactions a user makes while navigating a website or application.nounC1
- clickthrough/ˈklɪkθruː/The action of a user clicking on a hyperlink or online advertisement, which takes them to a new web page.nounMedium
- clicktivism/ˈklɪk.tɪ.vɪ.zəm/The practice of supporting a political or social cause through simple online actions (like clicking a 'like' button, signing an e-petition, or sharing content) rather than more substantial, real-world engagement.nounLow
- clickwrap/ˈklɪkˌræp/A type of digital agreement formed by clicking a button or checkbox to accept terms, usually presented online.adjectivenounLow-frequency / Specialized
- client/ˈklaɪənt/A person or organization that uses the services or advice of a professional (e.g., lawyer, accountant) or purchases goods from a business.adjectivenounB1
- client state/ˌklaɪənt ˈsteɪt/A country that is economically, politically, or militarily dependent on and subservient to a more powerful state.nounC1/C2
- client-centered therapy/ˌklaɪ.ənt ˌsen.təd ˈθer.ə.pi/A non-directive form of talk therapy developed by Carl Rogers, where the therapist provides a supportive environment, showing unconditional positive regard and empathy, to help the client gain self-understanding and find their own solutions.nounLow
- client-centred therapy/ˌklaɪ.ənt ˈsen.təd ˈθer.ə.pi/A therapeutic approach where the client, not the therapist, directs the course of the therapy, and the therapist provides a supportive, non-judgmental environment to facilitate self-exploration and growth.nounC2
- clientage/ˈklaɪəntɪdʒ/The collective group of clients or customers of a person or business.nounC2 / Low frequency
- clientele/ˌkliː.ɒnˈtel/The group of clients who regularly use a business or professional service.nounC1
- clifden nonpareil/ˈklɪfdən ˌnɒnpəˈreɪl/A large, distinctive species of moth, Catocala fraxini, native to Europe and parts of Asia, noted for its striking blue and black hindwings.nounRare / Specialized
- cliff/klɪf/A high, steep, and often rugged rock face, especially at the edge of the sea or a mountain.nounB2
- cliff brake/ˈklɪf ˌbreɪk/A type of fern (genus Pellaea) commonly found growing on cliffs, rocky slopes, or limestone outcrops.nounC2/Very Rare/Technical
- cliff dweller/ˈklɪf ˌdwel.ər/A person who lives in a dwelling built on the side of a cliff, literally or metaphorically.nounC1
- cliff swallow/ˈklɪf ˌswɒl.əʊ/A small, migratory songbird (Petrochelidon pyrrhonota) that builds gourd-shaped mud nests on vertical surfaces, especially cliffs.nounLow
- cliff-hang/ˈklɪfˌhæŋ.ər/A situation of intense suspense, especially at the end of a story or episode, where the outcome is uncertain and resolution is delayed.verb-intransitiveMedium
- cliffhanger/ˈklɪfˌhæŋ.ər/A situation at the end of a story, episode, or event that is very exciting or tense because the outcome is uncertain, making the audience eager to know what happens next.nounB2
- clifford/ˈklɪf.əd/A proper noun, most commonly a masculine given name or surname of Old English origin, meaning "ford by the cliff".nounUncommon (as a general English word); Highly Familiar (as a cultural/proper noun reference)
- clifford trust/ˈklɪfəd trʌst/A specific type of irrevocable trust created under US law, where income is distributed to a beneficiary for a fixed period of at least 10 years or until the beneficiary's death, after which the assets revert to the grantor or pass to another beneficiary.nounLow
- cliffside park/ˈklɪf.saɪd ˈpɑːk/A park situated on the side or edge of a cliff.nounLow
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