The Hindu Editorial (Progress without limits) – Jun 22, 2022

The Union Cabinet last week cleared the decks for the first auction of radio spectrum to facilitate the roll-out of 5G telecommunication services. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (Progress without limits) – Jun 22, 2022.

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The Hindu Editorial (Progress without limits) – Jun 22, 2022:

clear the decks (phrase) – get ready for a specific action/event (by getting rid of all other hindrances that may hamper the event/action).
auction (noun) – the process of selling (at an auction); bidding.
spectrum (noun) – airwaves; invisible radio frequencies; it refers to a range of electromagnetic (radio) waves that are used for communication purposes (to transmit signals over specific bands). Scientists measure frequencies using hertz, meaning the number of wave cycles per second. Satellites generally transmit on a frequency between 1.5 and 51.5 gigahertz (a gigahertz, or GHz, equals one billion hertz). High-speed broadband operates at the higher end of the spectrum.
cater to (phrasal verb) – present someone with what is needed; try to satisfy/fulfil a need of.
facilitate (verb) – make easy, make possible, clear the way for, open the door for; enable, assist, help.
roll-out (noun) – official launch/introduction.
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) (noun) – The Department of Telecommunication (DoT) works under the aegis (support & guidance) of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. The Department of Telecom has been formulating developmental policies for the accelerated growth of the telecommunication services.
promptly (adverb) – quickly, immediately, swiftly, rapidly.
issue (verb) – release, publish, announce, put out.
specifics (noun) – details, particulars.
up for (phrase) – available for; ready.
bidding (noun) – auction.
reserve price (noun) – the minimum price at which the seller of an item is ready to sell its item in an auction, below which he is not obliged to accept the deal.
regulator (noun) – an association/statutory body that supervises a particular business activity.
commendable (adjective) – admirable, praiseworthy, laudable.
keenness (noun) – eagerness, willingness, readiness, desire/wish.
relative (adjective) – comparative, respective, comparable, correlative, parallel, corresponding.
vanguard (noun) – forefront, front line, driving force, spearhead.
adoption (noun) – acceptance, endorsement.
potentially (adverb) – possibly, conceivably, arguably, maybe.
transformative (adjective) – transformational, developmental, groundbreaking, evolutionary, life-changing.
‘transformative’ technology (noun) – it is a technology that supports mental health, emotional wellbeing and human thriving.
underscore (verb) – emphasize, draw attention on, highlight, underline.
objective (noun) – aim, intention, purpose, target, goal.
given (preposition) – considering, taking into account, bearing in mind.
telephony (noun) – the operation/use of telephones.
perceptibly (adverb) – noticeably, perceivably, discernibly, evidently, obviously.
telemedicine (noun) – a method of medicine that allows health care professionals to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients in remote locations using telecommunications technology.
rub (noun) – problem, snag, difficulty, trouble.
the devil in the details (phrase) – it means that the details of something are always difficult & problematic part of it, whereas “the angel/god is in the details” means that attention paid to small & important things/details will produce big results,
optimal (adjective) – most favourable, optimum, ideal, perfect.
C band (mid-band) (noun) – The C band is a designation by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) for a portion of the electromagnetic spectrum in the microwave range of frequencies ranging from 4.0 to 8.0 gigahertz (GHz); However, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) designated 3.7-4.2 GHz as C band. The C-Band (3.4 – 4.2 GHz) is a cornerstone/basis for many satellite services; This C-band (or mid-band) is the best RF spectrum for 5G deployment as well. The protection of the existing satellite systems operating in the C-band is crucial while allocating C-band frequencies to the upcoming 5G deployment, and to accomplish this, suitable spectrum sharing mechanisms need to be investigated.
prioritisation (noun) – the activity that arranges items or activities in order of importance relative to each other.
long-term (adjective) – enduring, long-lasting, long-lived, continuing, persisting, permanent.
staggered (adjective) – gradual, step-by-step, phased, incremental.
payout (noun) – payment.
stress (noun) – trouble, difficulty, distress, suffering, strain, pressure, tension, anxiety, worry.
financial stress (noun) – a state of worry, anxiety, or emotional tension related to money, debt, and upcoming or current expenses.
financial distress (noun) – a term commonly used in corporate finance that describes any situation where an individual’s or company’s financial condition leaves them struggling to pay their bills.
shrunk past participle of shrink (verb) – lessen, reduce, decrease.
resort to (phrase) – have recourse to, fall back on, turn to, make use of, use, utilize, avail oneself of, employ.
viability (verb) – practicality, workability, feasibility (to work successfully).
leverage (verb) – use or utilize something to maximum advantage.
internet of things (IoT) (noun) – IoT is simply the network of interconnected things/devices which are embedded with sensors, software, network connectivity and necessary electronics that enables them to collect and exchange data making them responsive.
smart agriculture (noun) – it refers to the usage of technologies like Internet of Things, sensors, location systems, robots and artificial intelligence on your farm. The ultimate goal is increasing the quality and quantity of the crops while optimizing the human labor used.
smart home (noun) – a residence that uses internet-connected devices to enable the remote monitoring and management of appliances and systems, such as lighting, heating, security and entertainment systems.
bank on (phrasal verb) – rely on, depend on, count on.
smart grid (noun) – smart Grid is an Electrical Grid with Automation, Communication and IT systems that can monitor power flows from points of generation to points of consumption (even down to appliances level) and control the power flow or curtail the load to match generation in real time or near real time.
autonomous/driverless vehicle (noun) – an autonomous vehicle, or a driverless vehicle, is one that is able to operate itself and perform necessary functions without any human intervention, through ability to sense its surroundings.
infancy (noun) – babyhood, early childhood, early days/stages.
advanced economy (noun) – developed country.
relatively (adverb) – to a certain degree, to a certain extent, partly, partially, in some measure, comparatively, moderately, a little, somewhat.
make certain (phrase) – make sure, ensure, see to it.
near (adverb) – almost, just about, nearly, practically, virtually, all but.
service providers (noun) – this definition is very wide and covers a diverse set of service providers, ranging from Internet service providers, search engines, web hosting service providers, to e-commerce platforms or even social media platforms.
ultra- (prefix) – extremely, exceedingly, excessively, extra.
roll out (phrasal verb) – launch/introduce something officially.
bid (noun) – offer, tender, proposal (at an auction).
Captive Non-Public Network (noun) – it enables individual companies to run private networks within the isolated confines/limits of the enterprise.
confines (noun) – limits, outer limits, borders, boundaries, margins.
roil (verb) – to make irritated/annoyed.
queer the pitch (phrase) – to spoil something that someone had planned to do (in order to achieve something).
open up (phrasal verb) – make something available.
niche (noun/adjective) – (products, services) of interest only to a few people.
undermine (verb) – weaken, subvert, sabotage, damage.
telco (noun) – Telephone company, a provider of telecommunications services.
conscious (adjective) – realize, be aware of, be recognize, perceive, discern, understand.