stratified sampling representative sampling proportional sampling | the population is divided into subpopulations (strata) and random samples are taken of each stratum |
special verdict | a verdict rendered on certain specific factual issues posed by the court without finding for one party or the other |
K jet super acid special K honey oil green cat valium super C | street names for ketamine |
Saturday night special | a cheap handgun that is easily obtained |
special education | education of physically or mentally handicapped children whose needs cannot be met in an ordinary classroom |
example illustration instance representative | an item of information that is typical of a class or group, this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome, there is an example on page |
special effect | an effect used to produce scenes that cannot be achieved by normal techniques (especially on film) |
stratified sample representative sample proportional sample | the population is divided into strata and a random sample is taken from each stratum |
special relativity special theory of relativity special relativity theory Einstein's special theory of relativity | a physical theory of relativity based on the assumption that the speed of light in a vacuum is a constant and the assumption that the laws of physics are invariant in all inertial systems |
sealed instrument contract under seal special contract | a contract that is signed and has the (wax) seal of the signer attached |
special pleading | (law) a pleading that alleges new facts in avoidance of the opposing allegations |
special act | a legislative act that applies only to a particular person or particular district |
special delivery | mail that is delivered by a special carrier (for an additional charge) |
special | a television production that features a particular person or work or topic, the last of a series of BBC specials on Iran is being shown tonight |
special session | a session that is held in addition to the regular sessions |
special | a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising, they are having a special on pork chops |
special pleading | an argument that ignores all unfavorable evidence |
Special Olympics | an athletic contest modeled after the Olympic Games but intended for mentally or physically handicapped persons |
special | a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant |
special interest | an individual or group who are concerned with some particular part of the economy and who try to influence legislators or bureaucrats to act in their favor |
Special Branch | a government police department dealing with political security |
United States Trade Representative US Trade Representative | the executive agency that administers the President's policies on international trade |
Naval Special Warfare NSW | the agency that provides units to conduct unconventional and counter-guerilla warfare |
Special Forces U. S. Army Special Forces United States Army Special Forces | a division of the United States Army that is specially trained for guerilla fighting |
SWAT team SWAT squad Special Weapons and Tactics team Special Weapons and Tactics squad | a squad of policemen who have been trained to deal with violent and dangerous situations |
special court-martial | a court-martial to try soldiers for offenses less serious that than those committed in action, consists of at least three officers |
Special Air Service SAS | a specialist regiment of the British army that is trained in commando techniques of warfare and used in clandestine operations (especially against terrorist groups) |
special jury blue ribbon jury | a jury whose members are selected for special knowledge for a case involving complicated issues |
account executive account representative registered representative customer's broker customer's man | someone in charge of a client's account for an advertising agency or brokerage or other service business |
congressman congresswoman representative | a member of the United States House of Representatives |
legal representative | a personal representative with legal standing (as by power of attorney or the executor of a will) |
personal representative | a person who manages the affairs of another |
representative | a person who represents others |
salesperson sales representative sales rep | a person employed to represent a business and to sell its merchandise (as to customers in a store or to customers who are visited) |
special agent | someone whose authority is limited to the special undertaking they have been instructed to perform |
spokesperson interpreter representative voice | an advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose, the meeting was attended by spokespersons for all the major organs of government |
union representative | a representative for a labor union |
special assessment | an additional tax levied on private property for public improvements that enhance the value of the property |
special drawing rights paper gold | reserve assets in the International Monetary Fund, designed to supplement reserves of gold and convertible currencies used to maintain stability in the foreign exchange market |
especial(a) exceptional particular(a) special | surpassing what is common or usual or expected, he paid especial attention to her, exceptional kindness, a matter of particular and unusual importance, a special occasion, a special reason to confide in her, what's so special about the year ? |
representative | being or characteristic of government by representation in which citizens exercise power through elected officers and representatives, representative government as defined by Abraham Lincoln is government of the people, by the people, for the people |
limited special | having a specific function or scope, a special (or specific) role in the mission |
particular(a) peculiar(a) special(a) | unique or specific to a person or thing or category, the particular demands of the job, has a particular preference for Chinese art, a peculiar bond of sympathy between them, an expression peculiar to Canadians, rights peculiar to the rich, the special features of a computer, my own special chair |
special | for a special service or occasion, a special correspondent, a special adviser to the committee, had to get special permission for the event |
particular special | first and most important, his special interest is music, she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work |
representative | standing for something else, the bald eagle is representative of the United States |
special | adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose, a special kind of paint, a special medication for arthritis |
extra special | added to a regular schedule, a special holiday flight, put on special buses for the big game |
representative | serving to represent or typify, representative moviegoers, a representative modern play |