oeuvre

noun

ˈu̇-vrə How to pronounce oeuvre (audio)
Definition of oeuvrenext
as in output
the complete works of an author a novel that occupies a relatively minor position in the author's oeuvre

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Recent Examples of oeuvre In addition to museums and university buildings, Pei’s oeuvre includes chapels, public plazas and air traffic control towers. — News Desk, Artforum, 23 June 2026 But his oeuvre was diverse, spanning photography, printmaking and stage design for ballet and opera productions. — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 12 June 2026 Ono has also made her mark as a peace activist, and her humanitarianism runs throughout her oeuvre. — Julie L. Belcove, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026 The video, completed in 1998, sets just the right tone for approaching Wong’s oeuvre. — Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for oeuvre
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  1. output
  2. corpus
Noun
  • Companies and institutions must intentionally leverage AI to enhance human relationships, mentorship, and care, ensuring efficiency serves dignity and purpose, not just output.
    — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • And that’s why boosting economic output is so crucial to all of Burnham’s plans.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
Definition of output
Noun
  • The day of The Times’ article publication, the public defenders office helped the family file a habeas corpus petition on behalf of Wilber.
    — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Trillions of words, sitting in plain sight, a corpus humanity spent decades writing without meaning to.
    — Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Definition of corpus

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