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un-RAVL/ʌnˈrævl/

To unravel is to undo, or to become clear; also to fall apart: unravel the invented n, unravel a rounding. Undo (already in the dictionary) is everyday; unpicking is still a methods job.

Meaning

To undo, or to become clear; also to fall apart (from undo, already in the dictionary).

Examples

• “Unravel the invented n in the minute; put the raw count in the cell.”
• “Undo is already in this course. Untangle is the close twin. Rounding is a slogan. A codebook line is methods. Write the raw number; then polish the abstract if the rule still allows it.”

Good to know

Undo; come apart; become clear. Everyday: undo (already in the dictionary). Rounding ≠ a true n.

Near in meaning

untangle, undo, unpick

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