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browse

the young twigs, shoots, leaves, etc., on which certain animals feed
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browse

[brau̇z]
(biology)
Twigs, shoots, and leaves eaten by livestock and other grazing animals.
To feed on this vegetation.
(computer science)
Any method for looking at information stored in a computer in a random manner, usually using a cathode-ray tube or other electronic display.
(graphic arts)
Rapid examination by means of a reader screen of the individual frames of a multi-image microform; used in searching for or processing a specific image.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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Degree of Palatability: Classification of browse species based on palatability, parts used and animal's preferences was recorded by direct observing the grazing livestock (cattle, sheep, goats and camel) in field for two consecutive years from 2012-2013.
Factors potentially influencing browse selection of willows include: 1) the species of willow, with potential differences in nutritional content and preference by moose (Risenhoover 1989, Stolter et al.
There were no statistically significant differences in plant height, width, percent damage, yield, or above-ground biomass across the high, medium, and low browse exposure levels (Table 3).
In short, browse is a "safety valve" for bad times.
Mr Browse, who worked as a doorman, said he spoke calmly and politely, saying it was unfair they were not allowed to at least finish their drinks.
As a gesture of appreciation for friends made throughout the years, and to attract new ones, Browse the Brookfields is offering a special promotion in the form of rewards for purchases made throughout the summer: shoppers receive cards which are stamped and eventually redeemed with a choice of rewards.
The Browse venture participants were entitled to make an offer to match the deal within a certain period.
Our selection of browse sampling locations differed among our eight study areas because of funding limitations, the availability of data on moose and habitat characteristics.
According to this rule, once a student has browsed learning objects [LO.sub.1], [LO.sub.2] and [LO.sub.3], it would be anticipated that the student would like to browse [LO.sub.4] as well (with confidence 0.95).

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