"Toeing" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
To describe someone as "toeing" something means to be following or adhering strictly to a rule, guideline, or norm. It implies a strict adherence, almost mechanically exact.
In informal contexts, "toeing the line" is also a common idiomatic expression, which means to follow a set of rules or expectations exactly, often for the sake of maintaining good relationships or avoiding trouble.
The toecap is the area at the toe of a shoe that covers the lacing eyelets and toe end of the shoe.
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a standardized, multi-level English proficiency test designed to measure the English language skills of non-native English speakers. It is widely accepted by universities and colleges in English-speaking countries as a requirement for admission. The test assesses a candidate's English skills in four areas:<br><br>1. Reading<br>2. Listening<br>3. Speaking<br>4. Writing
A foothold, especially a slight advantage or opportunity that allows someone to start doing something; a small foothold in a new endeavor or situation.
The Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) is an English language proficiency test designed for non-native English speakers. It is specifically tailored to assess English skills for business environments, allowing test-takers to demonstrate their English proficiency in the workplace.<br><br>The test assesses English skills in two areas:<br><br>1. Listening: evaluates the test-taker's ability to understand spoken English in a business context, including conversations, meetings, and instructions.<br>2. Reading: evaluates the test-taker's ability to understand written English in a business context, including reports, emails, and documents.<br><br>The TOEIC test is widely used by employers to evaluate the English language skills of job applicants and existing employees. It is especially useful for businesses that operate internationally, as it provides a standardized measure of English proficiency that can be used to identify potential candidates for international roles.<br><br>The TOEIC score is reported in a one- to 990-point scale, with higher scores indicating higher levels of English proficiency.
A Toeplitz matrix is a matrix in which each descending diagonal from left to right is constant. A matrix is said to be a Toeplitz matrix if it satisfies the condition a<em>{ij} a</em>{i, i+j-k} for all elements a_{i, j} where the parameters i and j must be integers, and the parameter k has to be taken to be -1 or a positive number.
The toes are the five small bones at the end of the foot, responsible for bearing body weight, balance, and movement. There are five toes on each human foot: the big toe (hallux), second toe, third toe, fourth toe, and little toe (pinky toe).