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adjective containing or based upon facts.The story seemed unbelievable to us, but it was indeed factual.It turned out that the article was not factual. See the full entry

noun an amount or quantity used or produced in one operation.The workers mixed up a new batch of cement.I made two batches of cookies yesterday. See the full entry

noun the scientific study of the causes, nature, and results of bodily disease.Louis Pasteur, with his investigations into anthrax and rabies, broadened scientific understanding of pathology. See the full entry

noun an opening gesture, as for initiating a relationship or other interaction.She knew of this woman’s deceitful reputation and refused all overtures of friendship. transitive verb to offer as an overture. See…