obiter dictum

noun

Definition of obiter dictumnext
as in analysis

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  1. analysis
  2. aside
  3. commentary
Noun
  • By using technical analysis tools like price projections, Fibonacci Extensions and Chandelier Exits, savvy investors can identify upside targets and confirm that the uptrend is progressing as expected.
    David Keller, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Their analysis suggests that spinosars, mid-sized tyrannosaurs and tiny Velociraptor-like theropods called dromaeosaurs were all present here about 135 million years ago during the Cretaceous Period.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of analysis
Noun
  • In its legal asides and the opaque quality of its principal characters, the series mirrors the spirit of the books.
    Greg Braxton, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
  • As an aside, what’s happening with the controversial AI Stock Super Micro Computer?
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of aside
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  • Throughout the book, broken down by each era and with commentary written by Swift herself, there are tidbits about fans' favorite moments, colorful sketches of her different costumes and behind-the-scenes pictures showing how much goes into preparing each stadium for the 14-time Grammy winner.
    Marina Watts, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
  • There are also numerous discussions, reviews, summaries, commentary, and other artifacts about these software packages also online, much like one would find book reviews.
    Nisha Talagala, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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