Synonyms: fix, localisation, localization, locating, location
Definition: a determination of the place where something is
Usage: he got a good fix on the target
Similar words: determination, finding
Definition: the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
Usage: the determination of molecular structures
Synonyms: fix
Definition: an exemption granted after influence (e.g., money) is brought to bear
Usage: collusion resulted in tax fixes for gamblers
Similar words: granting immunity, immunity, exemption
Definition: an act exempting someone
Usage: he was granted immunity from prosecution
Synonyms: repair, reparation, fix, fixing, fixture, mend, mending
Definition: the act of putting something in working order again
Similar words: improvement
Definition: the act of improving something
Usage: their improvements increased the value of the property
Synonyms: fix
Definition: something craved, especially an intravenous injection of a narcotic drug
Usage: she needed a fix of chocolate
Similar words: intravenous injection
Definition: an injection into a vein
Synonyms: pickle, hole, muddle, mess, jam, kettle of fish, fix
Definition: informal terms for a difficult situation
Usage: he got into a terrible fix; he made a muddle of his marriage
Similar words: difficulty
Definition: a condition or state of affairs almost beyond one's ability to deal with and requiring great effort to bear or overcome
Usage: grappling with financial difficulties
Synonyms: unsex, fix, sterilise, sterilize, desex, desexualise, desexualize
Definition: make infertile
Usage: in some countries, people with genetically transmissible disabilites are sterilized
Similar words: operate, operate on
Definition: perform surgery on
Usage: The doctors operated on the patient but failed to save his life
Synonyms: doctor, bushel, touch on, furbish up, fix, repair, restore, mend
Definition: restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
Usage: She repaired her TV set; Repair my shoes please
Similar words: meliorate, improve, ameliorate, amend, better
Definition: to make better
Usage: The editor improved the manuscript with his changes
Synonyms: set, set up, gear up, fix, prepare, ready
Definition: make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
Usage: Get the children ready for school!; prepare for war; I was fixing to leave town after I paid the hotel bill
Similar words: alter, change, modify
Definition: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
Usage: The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city; The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue
Synonyms: fix
Definition: kill, preserve, and harden (tissue) in order to prepare for microscopic study
Similar words: set, set up, gear up, fix, prepare, ready
Definition: make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
Usage: Get the children ready for school!; prepare for war; I was fixing to leave town after I paid the hotel bill
Definition: make fixed, stable or stationary
Usage: let's fix the picture to the frame
Similar words: attach
Definition: cause to be attached
Synonyms: limit, set, specify, define, determine, fix
Definition: decide upon or fix definitely
Usage: fix the variables; specify the parameters
Similar words: select, choose, take, pick out
Definition: pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
Usage: Take any one of these cards; Choose a good husband for your daughter; She selected a pair of shoes from among the dozen the salesgirl had shown her
Synonyms: get, fix, pay back, pay off
Definition: take vengeance on or get even
Usage: We'll get them!; That'll fix him good!; This time I got him
Similar words: get back, get even
Definition: take revenge or even out a score
Usage: I cannot accept the defeat--I want to get even
Definition: cause to be firmly attached
Usage: fasten the lock onto the door; she fixed her gaze on the man
Similar words: attach
Definition: cause to be attached
Synonyms: posit, fix, situate, deposit
Definition: put (something somewhere) firmly
Usage: She posited her hand on his shoulder; deposit the suitcase on the bench; fix your eyes on this spot
Similar words: put, place, pose, position, set, lay
Definition: put into a certain place or abstract location
Usage: Put your things here; Set the tray down; Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children; Place emphasis on a certain point
Synonyms: fix
Definition: set or place definitely
Usage: Let's fix the date for the party!
Similar words: plant, establish, found, constitute, institute
Definition: set up or lay the groundwork for
Usage: establish a new department
Synonyms: ready, prepare, make, cook, fix
Definition: prepare for eating by applying heat
Usage: Cook me dinner, please; can you make me an omelette?; fix breakfast for the guests, please
Similar words: create from raw material, create from raw stuff
Definition: make from scratch
Synonyms: fix
Definition: influence an event or its outcome by illegal means
Usage: fix a race
Similar words: act upon, work, influence
Definition: have and exert influence or effect
Usage: The artist's work influenced the young painter; She worked on her friends to support the political candidate