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Language

Of of pertaining to any method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured and conventional way, whether united in a system specific to a country or region.

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catch some rays

Language; Slang

When someone tells you : "I'm going to lie on the beach and catch some rays" he means he's going to get some sunshine.

on the fly

Language; Terminology

On the fly means to do something quickly or instantaneously. It can also mean when you do something quickly without thinking.

lexicography

Language; Terminology management

The science or practice of compiling dictionaries, based on a study of the form, meaning, and behaviour of the words in a given language.

U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade

Government; Government & politics

中美商贸联委会: Established in 1983, the Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT) is the primary forum for addressing bilateral trade matters and promoting commercial opportunities ...

U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue

Government; Government & politics

The U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue was established by President Obama and Chinese President Hu in April 2009 and represents the highest-level bilateral forum to ...

definition

Language; Terminology

A dictionary-style statement that describes the concept designated by a term. A type of textual support on a terminology record that helps establish the textual match between ...

validation

Language; Terminology management

The process by which an official-approval committee in a company, department or other administrative unit approves a set of terms (and, in some cases, their definitions) for the ...