articulation vs vinculum

articulation

noun
  • A joint or the collection of joints at which something is articulated, or hinged, for bending. 

  • The interrelation and congruence of the flow of data between financial statements of an entity, especially between the income statement and balance sheet. 

  • The manner in which something is articulated (tongued, slurred or bowed). 

  • The induction of a pupil into a new school or college. 

  • A manner or method by which elements of a system are connected. 

  • The quality, clarity or sharpness of speech. 

  • The manner in which a phoneme is pronounced. 

vinculum

noun
  • A ligament that limits the movement of an organ or part. 

  • A bond or link signifying union. 

  • A horizontal line over the top of some of the terms in an expression, indicating that that part of the calculation is to be done before other parts. 

  • Specifically, the horizontal line between the numerator and denominator in a fraction. 

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