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Army

An army is a large group of trained soldiers who are organized and equipped for military conflict. Armies are typically the land-based military branches of a country’s armed forces, and they are responsible for protecting the country and carrying out military operations. An army typically consists of a large number of soldiers, as well as

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Zoo

A zoo (short for zoological park or zoological garden) is a facility in which animals are housed, cared for, displayed to the public, and often bred for conservation purposes. Modern zoos combine education, research, and wildlife preservation, evolving far beyond their historical role as mere collections of exotic animals. Definition and Purpose 📖 A zoo

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Gig Economy

The gig economy refers to a labor market characterized by short-term contracts, freelance work, and on-demand tasks rather than permanent, full-time employment. In this system, workers—often called independent contractors—provide services through digital platforms or informal arrangements, typically on a task-by-task basis. The model expanded rapidly in the early 21st century with the rise of app-based

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DoorDash

DoorDash, Inc. is an American technology company that operates a proprietary online food ordering and food delivery platform. 📱🚴‍♂️ Headquartered in San Francisco, California, it is the largest food delivery company in the United States with a market share of approximately 67% as of early 2026. The platform connects three distinct groups: Consumers looking for

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Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS)

Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS) are financial instruments structured from pools of residential or commercial mortgage loans and sold to investors as tradable securities. Rather than holding individual mortgages, investors purchase claims on the cash flows—principal and interest—generated by a large collection of home loans. By converting illiquid mortgages into marketable securities, MBS connect homeowners seeking financing

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Chess Boxing

Chess boxing is a hybrid sport that combines the strategy and mental discipline of chess with the physical discipline of boxing. The sport was created in 2003 by Dutch artist Iepe Rubingh, and has since gained a dedicated following around the world. In chess boxing, competitors alternate between rounds of chess and boxing, with a

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Subnet Mask

A subnet mask is a 32-bit number that is used to divide an IP address into two or more parts, which are referred to as subnets. It is an essential component of TCP/IP network architecture that enables network administrators to allocate IP addresses more efficiently and organize networks into smaller, more manageable units. Subnet masks

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