The Hindu Editorial (A good beginning) – Jul 31, 2018

The Hindu Editorial (A good beginning) – Jul 31, 2018

Given the vast amounts of personal data being collected by private companies and state agencies, and their…..For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (A good beginning) – Jul 31, 2018.

To read this article, click here.

This preview is provided here with permission.

Courtesy: The Hindu

Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (A good beginning) – Jul 31, 2018:

tick many box (phrase) – satisfy many necessary requirement(s).
Jurisdiction (noun) – authority, control, power, sovereignty.
oblivious (adjective) – unaware, heedless, unconcerned.
harness (verb) – use, utilise, make use of.
underline (verb) – underscore, emphasize, highlight.
backdrop (noun) – situation, scenario, context.
codify (verb) – systematize, systemize, organize/arrange.
data principals (noun) – people/clients whose information is collected.
data fiduciaries (noun) – entities who are processing data. They must be loyal to their people/clients’ interests, and they must show a “duty of care”.
akin (adjective) – similar, related, parallel.
obligation (noun) – necessity, responsibility, commitment.
entrust (verb) – assign, give the responsibility for, charge with a responsibility/trust.
consent (noun) – agreement, assent, permission/approval.
onus (noun) – responsibility, duty, burden.
mirror (verb) – imitate, reflect, reproduce.
envisage (verb) – foresee, predict, forecast.
provision (noun) – term, clause, requirement/condition.
blanket (adjective) – all-inclusive, comprehensive, extensive.
pertain to (verb) – concern, relate to, be connected with.
hold-all (noun) – a container or box having all personal things/details. (typically suitcase, travelling bag, etc,.)
check (verb) – suppress, curb, restrain.
oversight (noun) – supervision, surveillance, inspection.
non-consensual (adjective) – without a mutual consent.
fall short of (phrase) – be deficient/inadequate/insufficient; fail to meet/reach.
dragnet surveillance (noun) – a systematic search of something (particularly criminal activities).
grey area (noun) – an area of activity/a condition which is not clearly described.
spark (verb) – start/initiate, prompt, stimulate.
fruition (noun) – realization, achievement, accomplishment/completion.

Note:

Click each one of the words above for their definition, more synonyms, pronunciation, example sentences, phrases, derivatives, origin and etc from http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/.
Definitions (elementary level) & Synonyms provided for the words above are my personal work and not that of Oxford University Press. Tentative definitions/meanings are provided for study purpose only and they may vary in different context.
This word list is for personal use only. Reproduction in any format and/or Commercial use of it is/are strictly prohibited.