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Jens's Constant

The result when summing all the divisors of the numbers from 1 to 9. Seems to be a fundamental constant of nature, since it occurs many times on the Internet.
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constructive criticism

Fortunately, there are several excellent methods for giving constructive criticism that are unlikely to trigger bad feelings. Since requests go a much longer way toward achieving cooperation than snide remarks, put-downs and negative declarations, the first method of constructive criticism is to request a specific change in the future instead of pointing out something negative in the present.

A technique of constructive criticism is called the "sandwich method" in which one sandwiches the meat of a criticism between two positive comments.

Hence, instead of saying "You did a lousy job writing this report," using the sandwich method one could say "You did a great job on the introduction, but the middle section and conclusion seem a little weak. With a bit more work, I'm sure you can tighten it up into a really good report."

It's also important to keep in mind that how you say things matters as much as what you say. If you want to deliver constructive criticism skillfully it's helpful to practice using "I-statements" rather than "You-statements”

destructive criticism.

To summarize:

Try the "sandwich method" as much as possible.

Practice requesting positive change in the future instead of complaining about current behavior.

Deliver your messages in the form of I-statements rather than You-statements.

Finally, keep in mind that giving criticism is a skill that, like all skills, can be mastered through learning and practice.
what do you think about constructive criticism?
“I think it’s good as long as you don’t be harsh”
“I agree!”
by ThatOneHamsterWinkWink January 27, 2018
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Contract Killer

an assassion for hire. paid to kill, and not leave a trace of evidence that can lead back to the customer.
I'm a contract killer, for my last hit i was paid $60K.
by Ric0 September 14, 2007
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Shit Contraction

Prior to taking a dump, you get horrible pains in your stomach. Those pains sometimes get so bad that you just want to lay on the ground and get into the fetal position.

Pregnant women get contractions and they must hurt a shit load and so do shit contractions.
Duder 1: Dude, hurry up in that bathroom, I have to take a dump!
Duder 2: Hold on, I'm only brushing my teeth.
Duder 1: I'm having shit contractions, please hurry up!
by FoulMe January 4, 2012
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Bulgarian constant

Basically anything which makes your result correct. (In Bulgaria they call this "coefficient of adjustment".)
your actual result × Bulgarian constant = expected result
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Minecraft universal constant

This number is a gigantic number coined by Austin from "The Science" series of Game theorists youtube channel . It is the number of all permutations in all minecraft worlds. Its value is 10^10^10^1.3134
Hey, did you see the mind boggling gigantic number, The minecraft universal constant, that Austin from the game theorists calculated.
by LORD ASHU December 10, 2020
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Kirk Construct

A situation presented for the express purpose of discussion intended to highlight flaws in the idea and evolve it while exposing the moral values of the individuals involved.

The parameters of said argument constantly evolve and change with the will of the originator, thus creating an ever fluctuating topic.
"What would you do if ten naked lesbian vampires came into your room and wanted to rape you?"

"I'd leave."

"No, you can't, the door is locked."

"I'd jump out the window."

"That's sealed shut."

"Die happy."
by Dæmonite September 17, 2003
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