geared — designed or organized to suit a particular purpose or need
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: designed or organized to suit a particular purpose or need
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡɪrd/
Korean meaning: 특정 목적이나 필요에 맞게 설계되거나 조직된
Korean pronunciation: **기**어드
Example Sentences
- This dating app is geared toward people who hate small talk and prefer discussing conspiracy theories.
- The new fitness program is geared toward people who want to exercise while binge-watching Netflix.
- Our company's benefits are geared toward employees with work-life balance priorities.
geared
ADJECTIVE//ɡɪrd//
designed or organized to suit a particular purpose or need
designed or organized to suit a particular purpose or need
Geared for the storm, he steered until the path cleared!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 북유럽어 'garvi'(준비)에서 유래하여, 중세 영어 'geren'(준비하다, 장비하다)을 거쳐 현재의 gear로 발전했습니다. 기어(gear)라는 기계적 의미가 확장되어 '목적에 맞게 조정된'이라는 추상적 의미를 갖게 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“This dating app is geared toward people who hate small talk and prefer discussing conspiracy theories.”
“The new fitness program is geared toward people who want to exercise while binge-watching Netflix.”
“Our company's benefits are geared toward employees with work-life balance priorities.”
“The restaurant's menu is geared toward customers who can't decide between healthy and delicious.”
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