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spectrum

[spek-truhm] / ˈspɛk trəm /
NOUN
color spectrum
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It is broadly acknowledged now, across the political spectrum, that girls were terribly let down, in part because the authorities were worried about stirring up community tensions.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

She’s on the autism spectrum, and really loves art and making stuff.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

“By bringing together experts from across the political spectrum, we can remove partisan politics from the conversation and focus on practical, responsible solutions,” Bilirakis said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

The system places a nonlinear waveguide between two optical filters, each of which transmits a different portion of the light spectrum.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

A few calculations later, the Princeton physicists realized that this light had to be in the microwave region of the spectrum, and had to be coming from all directions.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife




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