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Verb
adjust in response to a change in status or environment
Clashes seem inevitable as police are forced to acclimate to the growing number of people carrying cell phones with video cameras.
Adjective
showing unselfish concern and a desire to help other people
altruistic
A company can go too far in adding a marketing angle to an altruistic gesture. Microsoft tweeted it was donating $100,000 to victims of Japan’s earthquake and tsunami: $1 per retweet.
A company can go too far in adding a marketing angle to an altruistic gesture. Microsoft tweeted it was donating $100,000 to victims of Japan’s earthquake and tsunami: $1 per retweet.
Adjective
no longer used
Quick Response codes, used to share information, could become antiquated before they catch on, with complaints that the codes are too Byzantine for too little reward.
Noun
practice of raising small amounts of money from a large amount of people
Musician Anthony Cekay turned to crowdfunding when he wanted to stream and provide live commentary for vignettes of his piece "The Spectacular War Museum."
Noun
feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration
An extension for the Chrome browser makes it seem like an object of your disdain never existed. Add a name to the gag list, and boom! That celebrity is suddenly like a D-lister.
Verb
do something in a subtle and delicate manner
Many college freshmen finesse the roommate issue by looking for like minds on Facebook or roomsurf.com, but the price of control can be serendipity.
Noun
estimation in which a person or thing is held by the public
Online reviews often shape the reputations of new businesses, which is why some resort to buying bogus praise, undermining the system.
Noun
a very wealthy or powerful business person
Forbes will release its 2011 billionaires list on Wednesday and Gates, investor Warren Buffett and Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim, will almost certainly be in the top three.