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dexterous

[dek-struhs, -ster-uhs] / ˈdɛk strəs, -stər əs /


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Increasingly dexterous robots have proven themselves capable of performing choreographed dances, participating in races, and even able to land backflips.

From Barron's May 29, 2026

BofA expects a rapid evolution of major humanoid-robot components, such as the vision system and the dexterous hand.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 22, 2026

Nuts require dexterous hands to handle and access.

From Slate Jan. 25, 2026

“It’s an incredibly difficult thing, especially to create a hand that is as dexterous and capable as the human hand,” said Tesla CEO Elon Musk during an October earnings call.

From MarketWatch Dec. 27, 2025

I had little time to wonder if I had won or not, for the standard questions reminded me of the necessity for dexterous lying.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou




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