genomic

adjective

ge·​no·​mic ji-ˈnō-mik How to pronounce genomic (audio) -ˈnä- How to pronounce genomic (audio)
: of or relating to a genome or to genomics

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The genomic data could also support the search for new gene-editing tools, antimicrobial peptides, and biotechnology products that rely on stable, highly precise enzymes. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Dec. 2025 Their study suggests genomic evidence is a valuable tool alongside archaeological and historical records. Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025 Amos Tanay, an expert in genomic regulation at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel, agreed. Quanta Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025 Specialists on the front lines of the genomic revolution in biology are confident that such scaling will be possible, their conviction coming in part from past experience. IEEE Spectrum, 2 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for genomic

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First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of genomic was in 1934

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“Genomic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/genomic. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.

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genomic

adjective
ge·​nom·​ic ji-ˈnō-mik How to pronounce genomic (audio) -ˈnäm-ik How to pronounce genomic (audio)
: of or relating to a genome or genomics
the genomic constitution of an organism
use of genomic technology to develop new and improved drugs

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