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10470636536Macroa single instruction that expands automatically into a set of instructions to perform a particular task; Large scale;overall0
10470636537Analyzeexamine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something, especially information), typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.1
10470636538Continuitythe unbroken and consistent existence or operation of something over a period of time. "pension rights accruing through continuity of employment"2
10470636539Contextualizationplace or study in context.3
10470636540Chronological(of a record of events) starting with the earliest and following the order in which they occurred. "the entries are in chronological order"4
10470636541Interpretationthe action of explaining the meaning of something.5
10470636542Synthesis.combination or composition, in particular.6
10470636543Ideologya system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.7
10470636544Migrationmovement from one part of something to another.8
10470636545Argumentationthe action or process of reasoning systematically in support of an idea, action, or theory.9
10470636546Evidencethe available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.10
10470636547Causationthe action of causing something.11
10470636548Demographythe study of statistics such as births, deaths, income, or the incidence of disease, which illustrate the changing structure of human populations.12
10470636549Comparisonthe act or instance of comparing.13
10470636550Regions:Areas that share common characteristics14

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