articulation

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Medicine Technical

n. a place where two parts are joined together, especially in a way that allows them to bend or move.

n. a fixed or movable joint between bones in the body or between parts of a mechanical structure.

“The doctor checked the articulation of the patient's knee after the surgery.”

“The robot's arm features multiple points of articulation, allowing it to mimic the complex range of motion found in a human limb.”

C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Music Technical

n. the way a musician starts and stops notes to create a specific sound or feeling.

n. the stylistic manner in which musical notes are performed, such as staccato or legato, to provide phrasing and character.

“The teacher reminded the student to pay attention to the articulation of the fast notes.”

“The pianist's crisp articulation in the Bach concerto highlighted the intricate counterpoint that often gets lost in overly resonant concert halls.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Education Academic

n. the process of moving from one school or level of education to another, such as from a college to a university.

n. the process by which different educational institutions align their curricula to allow for the smooth transfer of students and credits.

“The university has a clear articulation agreement with the local community college.”

“The new articulation policy aims to reduce the number of redundant courses students must take when transferring from vocational programs to degree-granting institutions.”

C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Accounting Technical

n. the way different financial reports, like a balance sheet and an income statement, relate to each other.

n. the relationship between different financial statements where the numbers in one report logically flow into or explain the numbers in another.

“The accountant checked the articulation between the income statement and the balance sheet.”

“Proper articulation between the financial statements ensures that the net income reported for the period correctly explains the change in retained earnings.”