modality
noun
mo·dal·i·ty
mō-ˈda-lə-tē 
plural modalities
2
: the classification of logical propositions (see proposition sense 1) according to their asserting or denying the possibility, impossibility, contingency, or necessity of their content
3
: one of the main avenues of sensation (such as vision)
4
: a usually physical therapeutic agency
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This new system reportedly brings these features together, which could reduce the latency issues that currently plague the modality.
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Maxwell Zeff / Gizmodo, Quartz, 13 May 2024
Unbridled nature has a healing modality that all people seek, leaving the hustle and bustle of the cities behind.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
Furthermore, there are degrees for each modality — three classifications that categorize each sign — and strengthen their overall vibe:
Cardinal signs: Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn are the cardinal signs of the zodiac.
—Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
In addition, the AI may have other communication modalities and abilities that would not be measurable by our traditional tests.
—Edmon Begoli, IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2024
An ancient practice that involves alternating between hot and cold temperatures, contrast therapy is another modality that supports immunity, reduces inflammation, improves mental and cognitive health, and more.
—Livia Hengel, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024
Guests who step into the urban oasis, inside a 1930s Craftsman on Abbot Kinney, get to experience various modalities, from Japanese acupuncture to Ayurvedic bodywork and Nordic bathing.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 29 Jan. 2024
Also consider additional soft-tissue recovery modalities such as foam rolling and massage.
—Dana Santas, CNN, 8 Mar. 2024
That hostage deal must include modalities to facilitate humanitarian relief and be closely synchronized with a famine-prevention plan to maximize aid delivery.
—Hardin Lang, Foreign Affairs, 1 Mar. 2024
Maxwell Zeff / Gizmodo, Quartz, 13 May 2024
Unbridled nature has a healing modality that all people seek, leaving the hustle and bustle of the cities behind.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
Furthermore, there are degrees for each modality — three classifications that categorize each sign — and strengthen their overall vibe:
Cardinal signs: Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn are the cardinal signs of the zodiac.
—Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
In addition, the AI may have other communication modalities and abilities that would not be measurable by our traditional tests.
—Edmon Begoli, IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2024
An ancient practice that involves alternating between hot and cold temperatures, contrast therapy is another modality that supports immunity, reduces inflammation, improves mental and cognitive health, and more.
—Livia Hengel, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024
Guests who step into the urban oasis, inside a 1930s Craftsman on Abbot Kinney, get to experience various modalities, from Japanese acupuncture to Ayurvedic bodywork and Nordic bathing.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 29 Jan. 2024
Also consider additional soft-tissue recovery modalities such as foam rolling and massage.
—Dana Santas, CNN, 8 Mar. 2024
That hostage deal must include modalities to facilitate humanitarian relief and be closely synchronized with a famine-prevention plan to maximize aid delivery.
—Hardin Lang, Foreign Affairs, 1 Mar. 2024
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modality
noun
mo·dal·i·ty
mō-ˈdal-ət-ē
plural modalities
1
: one of the main avenues of sensation (as vision)
2
a
: a usually physical therapeutic agency
b
: an apparatus for applying a modality
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