Educational Resources Terminology

adjective Adequate is an adjective that describes something as being enough or sufficient for a particular purpose.

• It is important to ensure that all employees receive adequate training before starting their new roles.
• Make sure you have adequate supplies before we head out on our camping trip.
• I need to get an adequate amount of sleep tonight so I can function properly tomorrow.
• The team's performance was adequate, but we need to strive for excellence in the next competition.

noun a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position

verb to benefit or gain an advantage

• One advantage of using this software is its ability to streamline processes.
• The advantage of living close to work is that you can sleep in longer.
• Dude, the advantage of having a car is you can go wherever you want, whenever you want.
• In the game of chess, having the advantage means you are in a better position to win.

noun a comprehensive reference work containing articles on a wide range of subjects or on numerous aspects of a particular field

• The encyclopedia is a comprehensive reference work containing articles on a wide range of subjects.
• I found a really cool cyclopedia at the library with tons of interesting information.
• I'll just look it up in the cyclopedia real quick.
• His mind is like a cyclopedia, filled with knowledge on a variety of topics.

noun A folded piece of paper or card that holds loose papers, typically with a tab for labeling.

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• Please ensure all documents are organized in the correct folder before submitting them.
• Hey, can you put that in the right folder for me?
• I'll just stick it in the folder with the rest of the stuff.
• Her mind felt like a jumbled folder, with thoughts scattered everywhere.

noun a small container or package, typically containing a quantity of something

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• The information is stored in a data packet for secure transmission.
• Can you pass me that packet of chips?
• I need to grab a packet of smokes from the store.
• She received a packet of bad news all at once.