Word
ANC
Phoneticsanc
Definitions
01political party
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. Stands for African National Congress. This is the main political party in South Africa that led the fight against apartheid.
n. Abbreviation for African National Congress. The governing social-democratic political party in South Africa since the end of apartheid in 1994.
“Nelson Mandela was a famous leader of the ANC in South Africa.”
“The ANC has maintained a parliamentary majority in South Africa since the first post-apartheid elections, though its dominance has faced increasing challenges in recent years.”
02blood test
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Medicine Technical
n. Stands for Absolute Neutrophil Count. It is a measure of how many white blood cells you have to fight infections.
n. Abbreviation for Absolute Neutrophil Count. A clinical measure of the number of neutrophil granulocytes in the blood, used to assess immune system health.
“The doctor checked the patient's ANC to see if they were at risk for infection.”
“Following the chemotherapy session, the oncologist monitored the patient's ANC closely to determine if a dose reduction was necessary due to neutropenia.”
03noise cancellation
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Computing Technical
n. Stands for Active Noise Cancellation. This technology in headphones uses microphones to block out outside sounds.
n. Abbreviation for Active Noise Cancellation. A method for reducing unwanted sound by the addition of a second sound specifically designed to cancel the first.
“These new headphones have great ANC, so I can't hear the airplane engine.”
“The latest firmware update significantly improved the ANC performance, effectively isolating the listener from low-frequency ambient hums in office environments.”
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04pregnancy care
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Medicine Technical
n. Stands for Antenatal Care. This refers to the medical check-ups and care a woman receives while she is pregnant.
n. Abbreviation for Antenatal Care. The systemic medical supervision and care provided to pregnant women to ensure the best health outcomes for mother and child.
“Regular ANC visits are important for a healthy pregnancy.”
“The public health initiative aimed to increase the percentage of women accessing ANC within the first trimester of pregnancy.”
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Real-World Examples
“When the ANC was ultimately unbanned in 1991, it credited Operation Vula as a key factor in its victory.” Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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