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Term: Elide

Description:

Elide is a verb that means to omit or leave out a part of something, usually a word or a phrase, in speech or writing. It involves omitting certain sounds, syllables, or letters in a word to make pronunciation easier or to improve the flow of the sentence. Additionally, elide can refer to skipping or disregarding a particular detail or topic.

Sample Sentences:

1. The poet cleverly elides certain words in order to create a more rhythmic and musical effect in his verses.

2. To make the dialogue more concise, the screenwriter decided to elide a few unnecessary lines from the script.

3. Please do not elide any important information from your report; it is vital for the audience to have a complete understanding.

4. It is common in informal speech to elide certain sounds, such as dropping the 'g' in 'going' or 'ing' endings.

5. The article elides the mention of several key events that shaped the political landscape.

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