Definition of geometrynext
as in shape
the outward appearance of something as distinguished from its substance the geometry of Sydney's famed opera house is suggestive of some modernistic sailing ship

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Recent Examples of geometry Taken together, these inputs—real geometry, real traffic, and each vehicle’s live GPS position—constitute what network researchers call a digital twin of the urban environment. IEEE Spectrum, 20 Aug. 2026 Yes, the Greeks made remarkable advances in mathematics, but mostly in geometry, which is about solid, stable objects and uses a strict hierarchy of axioms, rules, and procedures—very Platonic. Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2026 While basic color algorithms can identify similar colors, real 3D printing requires understanding geometry, materials, and production constraints. Nia Bowers, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026 Donezar and Lara also leaned into the home’s original geometry—note the many chamfered corners, the octagonal nightstands in the bedroom, and the hexagonal mirror in the entryway. Belén Afonso, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for geometry
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  • Researchers spent decades trying to target a group of mutations called RAS — responsible for nearly a third of all human cancers — but the protein’s flat shape defied typical drugs.
    Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • And the collectors are looking for independent thinking, independent viewpoints, different designs, different shapes, different ideas.
    Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026
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  • Finally, the market is watching SK Hynix, which will begin trading on Nasdaq on Friday local time in the form of American Depositary Receipts (ADRs).
    , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Changes include language that says a patron must request a meeting with the branch manager before submitting the reconsideration form, per the law.
    Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2026

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“Geometry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geometry. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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