Phrases & Expressions

A problem-solving or decision-making process: understand the situation, plan a solution, then act.

• The robot uses a sense-plan-act cycle.
• This approach follows the sense-plan-act model.

From a time so long ago that it cannot be remembered or known.

• This tradition exists since time immemorial.
• They've lived here since time immemorial.

A group formed to provide mutual support, especially in times of need or for collective action.

• They formed a solidarity group to help neighbors.
• The solidarity group provides financial assistance.

A sensation of pitching up or down caused by acceleration or deceleration.

• The somatogravic illusion can be disorienting during takeoff.
• Pilots must rely on instruments to counter the somatogravic illusion.

Specific, repeated actions or routines followed by a particular group or team.

• The team's morning huddle is a key squad ritual.
• Understanding squad rituals helps new members integrate.

The legal principle of following previous court decisions (precedents) when ruling on similar cases.

• The court must follow stare decisis.
• This case is a clear example of stare decisis.

Growth achieved through high customer retention and engagement.

• The goal is to achieve sticky growth with our new feature.
• Sticky growth means customers keep coming back.

The amount of a substance determines if it is harmful.

• Remember, the dose makes the poison.
• Even water can be toxic; the dose makes the poison.

A pilot's illusion of being level when actually banked.

• Beware of the leans when flying in clouds.
• The pilot corrected for the leans.

Monitoring changes and patterns over time, often for performance analysis.

• Trend monitoring helps predict issues.
• The system performs trend monitoring automatically.