To generate
Example: The system generates reports automatically each day
Definition
"To generate" means to produce or create something, often energy, ideas, or results, through a process or action. For example, the system generates reports automatically each day, meaning it creates these reports without manual intervention.
Etymology
The word "to generate" comes from the Latin verb 'generare', meaning 'to beget' or 'to produce'. It's related to the Latin word 'genus', meaning 'kind' or 'type'. Did you know that the root of "generate" is also connected to words like 'generation' and 'genius', all tied to the idea of creation or origin?
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"To generate" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 116 commonly used words.
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