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Disambiguate (verb) means to make something clearer by removing its ambiguity, showing which of several meanings is intended.

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To make something clearer by removing its ambiguity, showing which of several meanings is intended.

To tell apart two words or terms that look or sound similar.

"The dictionary's traditional “readers” have largely survived this transition, too. They find earlier and better uses of terms which computers can't (in the jargon) disambiguate—distinguish from other similar uses." — John Simpson, The Word Detective (2016)

"When necessary, the Greek spelling is disambiguated by an appended phonetic transcription." — Language: Journal of the Linguistic Society of America (1967)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is the meaning of disambiguate?

"disambiguate" (verb) means to make something clearer by removing its ambiguity, showing which of several meanings is intended.

What are the different meanings of disambiguate?

"disambiguate" has 2 main meanings: 1. To make something clearer by removing its ambiguity, showing which of several meanings is intended; 2. To tell apart two words or terms that look or sound similar.