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The vocabulary of the Agency editorials: definitions, origins and examples of use, linked to the editions where each word appears.
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Terms: U
- Undeniableadjective
- Manifestly true, valid, or high in quality to the point where it cannot be disputed, overlooked, or questioned.
- unsinkableadjective
- Unable to be sunk. Said of a ship believed to be safe from going under and, figuratively, of anything thought impossible to defeat.
- Urbanismnoun
- The study, discipline, and design practice of planning, organizing, and developing cities and human settlements.
- usurpationnoun
- The wrongful seizure of sovereign power or throne through rebellion, military coup, or assassination without legal right.
- UX Designnoun
- User Experience Design: the discipline focused on the overall experience a person has when interacting with a product, including usability, accessibility, and satisfaction.