Word
geared
US/ˈɡɪɹd/
UK/ɡˈiəd/
Definitions
01designed for a purpose
adj. designed or organised to be suitable for a specific person, group, or activity.
adj. specifically adapted or designed to meet the needs of a particular audience or objective; frequently takes the prepositions 'to' or 'towards'.
“The new training course is geared towards people who have never used a computer before.”
“The government's latest economic policy is specifically geared towards stimulating growth in the renewable energy sector through tax incentives.”
Usage
Usually followed by the preposition 'to' or 'towards'.
02having gears
adj. having a set of gears or connected to a motor by gears.
adj. equipped with a gear mechanism or connected to a power source via gearing; often used in technical descriptions of machinery.
“The bike is geared for climbing steep hills easily.”
“The internal mechanism is precisely geared to ensure that the rotation remains constant even under varying loads.”
Technical
Usage
Often appears in compound adjectives like 'high-geared' or 'fixed-geared'.
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“When Meta launched smart glasses in 2021, they were geared in part around what the user could see.” “All of our entertainment is geared to families, including family-friendly music, busker and variety acts.”
Superdogs shows are scheduled for each day.” Scan code
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