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linear perspective
nounC2
/ˌlɪn.i.ə pəˈspek.tɪv/A system in drawing and painting for creating the illusion of depth and distance on a flat surface using converging lines, diminishing scale, and atmospheric effects.
linear programming
nounC1/C2
/ˌlɪn.i.ə ˈprəʊ.ɡræm.ɪŋ/A mathematical method to achieve the best outcome (such as maximum profit or lowest cost) in a model whose requirements are represented by linear relationships.
linear regression analysis
nounLow
/ˌlɪn.i.ə rɪˈɡreʃ.ən əˈnæl.ə.sɪs/A statistical method that models the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables using a linear equation.
linear space
nounLow
/ˈlɪn.i.ə speɪs/In mathematics, a set of elements (vectors) that can be added together and multiplied by scalars, satisfying specific axioms.
linear transformation
nounC2
/ˌlɪn.i.ə ˌtræns.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən/A function between two vector spaces that preserves vector addition and scalar multiplication.
linearity
nounC1-C2
/ˌlɪn.iˈær.ə.ti/The property or state of being arranged in or extending along a straight line.
linearize
verb-transitiveC2
/ˈlɪn.i.ə.raɪz/To make linear or to arrange in a line; in mathematics/engineering: to convert a non-linear system or equation into a linear approximation.
lineation
nounLow / Rare
/ˌlɪn.iˈeɪ.ʃən/The act or process of marking with lines; the arrangement or layout of lines, especially in poetry or geology.
linebacker
nounB2
/ˈlaɪnˌbæk.ə/A defensive player in American football positioned behind the defensive line.
linebreeding
nounC1/C2
/ˈlaɪnbriːdɪŋ/A selective breeding strategy for animals, especially livestock and horses, that involves mating animals that are more closely related than average (e.g., half-siblings, cousins, or grandparents and grandchildren) in order to concentrate the genes of a specific, desirable ancestor.
linecaster
nounVery Low (C2/Proficient)
/ˈlaɪnˌkɑːstə/A person or machine, especially in a fishing context, that casts a fishing line; originally a proprietary name for a mechanical typesetting machine from the Linotype company.
linecasting
nounLow/Technical
/ˈlaɪnkɑːstɪŋ/A specific historical method of typesetting for printing, where complete lines of type (linotype) are cast as single metal slugs from a composing machine.
lineker
nounLow
/ˈlɪnɪkə/A proper noun referring to the surname of the famous English footballer and television presenter Gary Lineker.
lineman
nounB2
/ˈlaɪnmən/A person whose job is to install, maintain, and repair the overhead or underground cables and wires for electricity, telecommunications, or railroads.
lineman's pliers
plural-nounC1
/ˈlaɪnmənz ˈplaɪəz/A heavy-duty hand tool, typically with serrated jaws and a long cutting edge, designed for gripping, twisting, cutting, and pulling wire, especially by electrical and telecommunications line workers.
linen
adjectivenounB2
/ˈlɪnɪn/A strong, high-quality cloth woven from the fibres of the flax plant.
linen closet
nounMedium
/ˈlɪnɪn ˌklɒzɪt/A storage cupboard or small room where bed linens, towels, tablecloths and similar household textiles are kept.
linen draper
nounVery Low / Archaic
/ˌlɪnɪn ˈdreɪpə/A person or business that sells fabrics and textiles, particularly linens and household cloth goods, often by retail.
linen panel
nounC1
/ˈlɪnɪn ˈpænəl/A piece of fabric made from flax, used as a discrete section or component in construction, furniture, or interior design.
linen paper
nounLow
/ˈlɪnɪn ˈpeɪpə/A high-quality paper made from linen fibers (flax) or cotton rags, known for its strength, durability, and often a distinctive texture.

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