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Definition:

(nou) the temporal end; the concluding time (nou) the last section of a communication (nou) the concluding part of any performance

Phonetic Transcription:

kləʊz

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The distance was not close enough to trigger the photoelectric sensor.

Hydrophobicity and the hydrophobic effect have a close relationship.

Dominic's search for a close relationship with God was determined and unceasing.

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