umbrella term
Look at other dictionaries:
Umbrella term — An umbrella term is a word that provides a superset or of related concepts, also called a hypernym. For example, cryptology is an umbrella term that encompasses cryptography and cryptanalysis , among other fields. Similarly, an umbrella… … Wikipedia
Umbrella (disambiguation) — An umbrella is a canopy device designed to protect from precipitation or sunlight.Umbrella or Umbrellas may also refer to: * Umbrella (song), the 2007 s best selling single by Rihanna featuring Jay Z * Umbrella (album), an album by The Innocence… … Wikipedia
umbrella — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ rolled ▪ beach, sun ▪ golf ▪ nuclear, protective (both figurative) ▪ … Collocations dictionary
umbrella — um|brel|la [ʌmˈbrelə] n [Date: 1600 1700; : Italian; Origin: ombrella, from Latin umbella, from umbra; UMBRAGE] 1.) an object that you use to protect yourself against rain or hot sun. It consists of a circular folding frame covered in cloth… … Dictionary of contemporary English
Umbrella fund — An umbrella fund is an investment term used to describe a collective investment scheme which is a single legal entity but has several distinct sub funds which in effect are traded as individual investment funds. This type of arrangement… … Wikipedia
Umbrella brand — An umbrella brand is a high altitude articulation of difference and benefits with several sub conversations captured beneath. It unites a series of sub brands with one voice, leaving room for each sub brand to engage in sub conversations relevant … Wikipedia
Umbrella organization — For the fictional company set in the Resident Evil videogame series, see Umbrella Corporation. An umbrella organization is an association of (often related, industry specific) institutions, who work together formally to coordinate activities or… … Wikipedia
Umbrella school — An umbrella school is an alternative education school which serves to oversee the homeschooling of children to fulfil government educational requirements. Umbrella schools vary greatly in what they offer and cost. Some offer group classes, a… … Wikipedia
umbrella — [[t]ʌmbre̱lə[/t]] umbrellas 1) N COUNT An umbrella is an object which you use to protect yourself from the rain or hot sun. It consists of a long stick with a folding frame covered in cloth. Harry held an umbrella over Dawn. 2) N SING: usu N of n … English dictionary
umbrella — I UK [ʌmˈbrelə] / US noun [countable] Word forms umbrella : singular umbrella plural umbrellas * 1) an object that you hold over your head when it is raining a) a similar but larger object that you use to protect yourself from the sun, for… … English dictionary
