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United States Naval Research Laboratory

United States Naval Research Laboratory

6.3
A place that studies science and builds technology for the United States Navy
  • proper noun
  • Formal
translation icon : Laboratorio de Investigación Naval de los Estados Unidos
  • Scientists at the United States Naval Research Laboratory are developing new radar systems.

Examples

  • The United States Naval Research Laboratory has contributed to many technological advances for the Navy.

  • Funding for the United States Naval Research Laboratory supports a wide range of research projects.

  • The United States Naval Research Laboratory is known for its innovative research.

  • Have you heard about the United States Naval Research Laboratory?

  • The United States Naval Research Laboratory conducts vital research to enhance naval operations.

  • At the United States Naval Research Laboratory, scientists are exploring new technologies for maritime defense.

  • The United States Naval Research Laboratory plays a key role in advancing naval science and technology.

Synonyms

NRL
vsUnited States Naval Research Laboratory
1 8.1

A United States government laboratory that does science and technology research for the Navy

is the full formal title rather than the shortened abbreviation
Naval Research Laboratory
vsUnited States Naval Research Laboratory
  • US
1 6.1

A group in the United States Navy that studies science and builds new technology

adds the country name to make the title more specific and official

Surface Forms

United States Naval Research Laboratory main

Morphology

united + state + naval + research + laboratory

The name is fully compositional: 'United States' identifies the country, 'naval' specifies relation to the navy, and 'research laboratory' denotes a facility for scientific investigation, so together they denote the US Navy's research lab. This literal, language-neutral combination of constituents follows standard noun-modifier patterns and would be deducible by a B1 learner who knows the component words.

Etymology

United States Naval Research Laboratory is literal: United States shows the country, Naval means it is for the 'Navy', and Research Laboratory is a place where scientists study new technology. So the name means the main lab that does science and technical work for the U.S. Navy.