Definition
n. a powerful computer system or a large, fast car. It can also refer to a large bird from Native American stories that is said to be a powerful spirit.
n. a powerful computer system or a high-performance vehicle. In a mythological context, it refers to a large, powerful bird from Native American folklore, often associated with the Thunderer or a storm spirit.
Examples
“The company bought a new thunderbird to handle its heavy workloads.”
“In the old stories, the thunderbird would fly across the sky during a storm to bring rain to the land.”
“The latest iteration of the thunderbird represents a significant leap in processing power, allowing researchers to simulate complex weather patterns in real-time.”
Examples
simple
“The company bought a new thunderbird to handle its heavy workloads.”
contextual
“In the old stories, the thunderbird would fly across the sky during a storm to bring rain to the land.”
complex
“The latest iteration of the thunderbird represents a significant leap in processing power, allowing researchers to simulate complex weather patterns in real-time.”
Real-World Examples
“Fans of the film can forget those glorious scenes of the women’s turquoise convertible Thunderbird, and of the magnificently lonely desert, both of which felt like characters in their own right.” Word family
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- 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
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