terrains

noun

Definition of terrainsnext
plural of terrain
1
as in areas
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence we're moving into unfamiliar terrain if we bring pre-Columbian art into our discussion

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2
as in geographies
the physical features of a region as a whole an analysis of the terrain revealed that an invasion force of paratroopers would have their work cut out for them

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3
as in environments
the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded a new senator getting lost in the foggy terrain of double-dealing and deception

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for terrains
  1. areas
  2. geographies
  3. environments
  4. realms
  5. landscapes
  6. domains
  7. departments
  8. climates
Noun
  • There is no commuter rail servicing those areas at the moment; there is a freight line, but the government of Lima and private sector partners in Peru will be rehabilitating the line to provide a commuter rail service, Sargent said.
    Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
  • The Santa Clara Valley Water District didn’t start delivering fluoridated water in some areas until 2016, after many years of debate and four years after district officials first voted to go ahead.
    Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Definition of areas
Noun
  • The brand has centennial know-how, affiliates in key geographies and top-notch sourcing, too.
    Jennifer Weil, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This can be especially useful for fast-moving entrepreneurial organizations with a history of expanding into new lines of business or geographies.
    Michael Horowitz, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of geographies
Noun
  • Scientists can use this data to create more accurate models of crater formation in marine environments.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Data Proliferation Across Cloud Repositories As companies increasingly adopt cloud services, data dispersed across various environments creates significant challenges in observability, management and security.
    Balaji Ganesan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of environments
Noun
  • Since his debut, the legendary hypeman has continued penetrating people's hearts worldwide through multiple realms, including music, The Olympics, reality television, and snack foods.
    Kenneth J. Williams Jr., Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • There are realms where our humanity — not AI – will always reign supreme.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of realms
Noun
  • The team’s next goal is to explore how plant life colonizes landscapes that have recently been freed from ice, and to predict how this process might unfold in the future.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Positioned between Phoenix and Flagstaff, this Arizona town has earned its reputation as a spiritual haven, revered for its dramatic landscapes, serene atmosphere, and its healing powers.
    Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of landscapes
Noun
  • This approach allows for greater flexibility and efficiency, tailoring AI capabilities to particular tasks or domains within the enterprise.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • By integrating these diverse AI capabilities, enterprises can create more robust, versatile, and intelligent systems that can tackle complex challenges across various business domains.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of domains
Noun
  • Surprisingly, many companies have yet to shift the responsibility to the CFO or CAO, leaving it to random departments.
    Jon McGowan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Future changes to come The snapshot remains a work in progress as the CDC gathers feedback from the public as well as local health departments.
    Alexander Tin, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of departments
Noun
  • While national parks in desert settings are adept at dealing with the heat, parks in cooler climates -- like in Alaska -- are increasingly learning how to manage during heat waves or wildfire events, Smith said.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Plus, this kind of slipper is suitable for both warm and cool climates and can easily be packed in a suitcase without unnecessary bulk.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of climates
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