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stenographer
nounC1
/stɛˈnɒɡrəfə/A person whose job is to write down speech quickly and accurately using a special shorthand system or machine.
stenography
nounC1/C2
/stɛˈnɒɡrəfi/The practice or process of writing in shorthand, especially for recording speech verbatim.
stenopeic
adjectivenounVery Low
/ˌstɛnəʊˈpiːɪk/Relating to or having a narrow opening or slit, especially in the context of optics or vision.
stenosis
nounC2/Technical
/stɪˈnəʊ.sɪs/The abnormal narrowing of a bodily passage, duct, or opening.
stenothermophile
nounRare / Scientific
/ˌstɛnə(ʊ)ˈθɜːmə(ʊ)faɪl/An organism that thrives only within a narrow temperature range.
stenotype
nounC1
/ˈstɛnə(ʊ)taɪp/A machine or system for writing shorthand using a special keyboard that produces phonetic symbols, used for rapid transcription of speech.
stenotypy
nounVery Low
/ˈstɛnəʊˌtaɪpi/The process or skill of writing in shorthand using a specialized machine (stenotype).
stent
nounC1
/stɛnt/A small tube inserted into a blood vessel or duct to keep it open.
stentor
nounLow. Primarily literary, historical, or technical.
/ˈstɛntɔː/A person with an extremely loud, powerful voice.
step
nounverbverb-intransitive+1A1
/step/A movement involving lifting and setting down one's foot; a single action in a process or sequence.
step change
nounC1/C2
/ˈstep ˌtʃeɪndʒ/A sudden, significant, and often permanent change or improvement in a situation or process.
step cut
nounC1+ (Low frequency, specialized term)
/ˈstɛp ˌkʌt/A gemstone cut characterized by rectangular facets arranged in a parallel, step-like pattern, resembling a pyramid with the top removed.
step dance
nounB2
/ˈstɛp ˌdɑːns/A form of dance characterized by rhythmic, percussive footwork, often with a relatively stiff upper body.
step down
adjectivenounverbB2
/step daʊn/To resign from a position of authority or power.
step function
nounC1-C2 / Low
/ˈstep ˌfʌŋk.ʃən/A mathematical function that changes value only at discrete points, creating a graph resembling a series of steps.
step in
adjectivenounverbB2
/ˈstɛp ɪn/To become involved in a situation in order to help or take control, especially when others have failed or when it is necessary.
step out
verbMedium
/ˌstep ˈaʊt/To leave a place, especially briefly or for a specific purpose; to move or walk with energy and purpose.
step rocket
nounlow
/ˈstɛp ˌrɒk.ɪt/A type of rocket with multiple separate stages that are jettisoned in sequence to reduce mass and continue propulsion.
step turn
nounLow
/ˈstɛp ˌtɜːn/A dance or movement technique in which a dancer turns by stepping rather than pivoting on a single foot.
step up
adjectivenounverbB2
/ˌstep ˈʌp/To increase the level, amount, or intensity of something; to take on more responsibility or initiative.

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