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NASA Article Vocab
Important Vocabulary from Braun's article on Aerospace Technology
Term | Definition |
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Aerospace Technology | ideas and devices used in the field of space exploration |
Economic Competitiveness | ability of an economy to compete fairly and successfully in markets for internationally traded goods and services that allows for rising standards of living over time. |
Myriad | a variety; number of different types |
Premiere | one of the best and most noted in a given field |
Frontier(s) | the extreme limit of understanding or achievement in a particular area. |
Embody | be an expression of or give a tangible or visible form to (an idea, quality, or feeling). ex. "a team that embodies competitive spirit and skill" |
Chronic | something that happens frequently |
Applied Research | Applied science is the application of existing scientific knowledge to practical applications, like technology or inventions. |
Stark | apparent, clear, or drastic |
Vigorous | with much energy; intense activity |
Broad-based | wide-ranging; general. "we expect to see broad-bex. ased support" |
Depleted | something that is used to the point of almost emptiness |
Evolvable | the capacity of a system for adaptive evolution. |
Transformative | causing a marked change in someone or something. ex. "the transformative power of technology" |
Capabilities | the ability that someone or something has to achieve certain goals or tasks |
Navigation | the process or activity of accurately ascertaining one's position and planning and following a route. |
Efficiency | |
Foundation | What an organization, system , or idea are built on; a starting point |
Modest | humble; not looking for fame or notariety |
Audacity | 1. a willingness to take bold risks. 2. rude or disrespectful |
Imprint | impress or stamp (a mark or outline) on a surface or body. |
Geopolitical | relating to politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors. |