TechnologyJuly 4, 2026
plaudits
/ˈplɔːdɪts/
Definition
Expressions of praise, approval, or acclaim given to someone or something.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'plaudere,' meaning 'to clap' or 'to applaud.' It entered English in the 17th century as a noun typically used in the plural form to describe public approval.
In the news
The article mentions that China's governance system receives plaudits for its focus and coherence, contrasting it with the more chaotic but adaptive American approach to innovation.
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