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In anatomy, a canal for the conduction of liquid. For example, the cerebral aqueduct of Sylvius connects the third and fourth ventricles of the brain. A tube which carries fluid from one part of the body to another. Canal or channel; medically, refers to any of several normal round anatomical pathways for the flow of…

An evaluation instrument designed to measure a person’s potentials to perform or to learn. A general type of test that is designed to predict a student’s success in various kinds of learning, before any instruction has taken place, as opposed to an achievement test, given after instruction. How well such tests do what they set…

An ability that is potentially related to the skillful performance of some task. Inherent ability or skill in learning or performing physical or mental endeavors.  

In psychology, not related to the mental.  

A condition characterized by difficulty in focusing attention. Inability to fix the attention on any subject, due to poor eyesight, defective hearing, or mental weakness.  

A barbiturate sedative-hypnotic.  

In politics, the signature of a governor on a bill passed by the legislature.  

The process of providing operating funds for governmental programs. A legislature determines the amount of money available and the conditions for distribution.  

A legislative authorization of money in a specific amount for a specific purpose. Funds are allotted to the agency by the budget agency after the is made by the legislative body. In the Federal budget an act of congress that permits Federal agencies to incur obligations and to make payments out of the Treasury for…

In industry, using inexpensive methods and equipment to employ people in meaningful work that is nonpolluting and energy independent.