мане́вр — meaning in English

English meaning

• evolution noun The gradual process by which species of living things change over many generations, driven by natural selection.
• maneuver noun A planned, often skillful movement of troops, vehicles, or a body, especially one requiring precision.

Senses

мане́вр is used for these senses in English:

• evolution (geometry) The opening out of a curve; now more generally, the gradual transformation of a curve by a change of the conditions generating it. [from 17th c.]
• maneuver (military) The planned movement of troops, vehicles etc.; a strategic repositioning; (later also) a large training field-exercise of fighting units. [from 18th c.]
• maneuver A movement of the body, or with an implement, instrument etc., especially one performed with skill or dexterity. [from 18th c.]

evolution — full definition

1. noun The gradual process by which species of living things change over many generations, driven by natural selection.
2. noun A gradual process of development or change in something over time.

maneuver — full definition

1. noun A planned, often skillful movement of troops, vehicles, or a body, especially one requiring precision.
2. noun A clever or calculated action taken to gain advantage; a stratagem.
3. verb To move something carefully and skillfully into position, especially in a tight or difficult space.

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