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Prescind

usgb/prɪˈsɪnd/Volume
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Used when intentionally ignoring something to concentrate on something else. SlideIn studying cultures, one might prescind from economic aspects to focus on social dynamics.
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Has a formal, scholarly sound and is less common in everyday speech. SlideThis research will prescind from previous theories and propose a new model.
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Suggests a deliberate choice to ignore certain facts or aspects. SlideThe committee decided to prescind from minor errors and focus on the main achievements.