Turkish authorities launch anti-LGBTQ raids, detaining dozens

Meaning: detailed examination of something

Easy meaning: A careful study of something to understand it.

In this article: analysis

Example: The analysis revealed important trends.

Meaning: a new event or change

In this article: development

Example: The development surprised many.

Meaning: important or notable

Easy meaning: Big or important enough to matter.

In this article: significant

Example: The finding was significant.

Meaning: a fact or condition

In this article: circumstances

Example: The circumstances were unusual.

Meaning: The bodies that have political or administrative power and control in a particular sphere

Easy meaning: The bodies that have political or administrative power and control in a particular sphere

Meaning: The movement of a vessel from land into the water; especially, the sliding on ways from the stocks on which it is built. (Compare: to splash a ship.)

Easy meaning: The movement of a vessel from land into the water

Example: book launch

Meaning: A large settlement, bigger than a town; sometimes with a specific legal definition, depending on the place.

Easy meaning: A large settlement

Example: São Paulo is the largest city in South America.

Meaning: The process of developing; growth, directed change.

Easy meaning: The process of developing

Example: The development of this story has been slow.

Meaning: Abruptly stern measures or disciplinary action; increased enforcement

Easy meaning: Abruptly stern measures or disciplinary action