戡
to suppress; to collate; to survey
Meanings
3 senses · 8 examplesverb
to suppress (a rebellion) by force; to pacify
formalSpecifically refers to quelling rebellions or insurrections with military action. A formal/literary term.
The government dispatched troops to suppress the rebellion.
This rebellion was eventually pacified.
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Famous generals in history suppressed border troubles many times.
verb
to collate; to proofread; to check against the original
formalCommon in publishing and academic contexts. Also used in legal/administrative verification.
The editor is proofreading the manuscript.
This contract needs to be carefully checked against the original.
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The errata are attached at the back of the book.
verb
to survey; to investigate (terrain, resources); to explore
technicalUsed in geology, engineering, and resource exploration. Often part of compound words.
The geological team went to the mountainous area to survey for oil.
A field survey must be conducted before the project begins.