Rubik's Cube

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Terms that I am going to use in my presentation.

Algorithm
noun
A process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations.
Example: Basic division algorithm.
en: Algoritmus
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Bestselling
adjective
Selling in greater quantities than others of the same kind.
Example: Presents a family cookbook with over 120 recipes from the bestselling author of " The Dinner Lady " .
en: Najpredávanejší
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Blindfolded solving
noun
An art form consisting of memory and finger dexterity.
Example: Blindfolded solving is the discipline of memorizing the position a puzzle is in and then solving it without looking at it again.
en: Riešenie so zaviazanými očami
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Center facets
noun
The ones in the centers of the faces of a cube are called the center facets
Example: Of each of the 9 facets of each face of Rubik's cube, the ones in the centers of the faces are called the center facets
en: Stredové fazety
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Clockwise
adverb
In the same direction as the way in which the hands of a clock move round.
Example: Turn the knob clockwise.
en: V smere hodinových ručičiek
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Corner facets
noun
The corners of the face of a cube are called the corner facets.
Example: Of each of the 9 facets of each face of Rubik's cube, the 4 in the corners of the face are called the corner facets.
en: Rohové fazety
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Correct cross
noun
This is when a cross is folded with the correct colors on 5 sides.
Example: The correct cross is the initial stage of collecting the cube.
en: Správny krížik
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Counterclockwise
adverb
In the opposite direction to the way in which the hands of a clock move round.
Example: The photo should be rotated counterclockwise by 90 degrees.
en: Proti smeru hodinových ručičiek
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Cube face
noun
Parts of a cube or a part of the plane bounded by the sides of a square.
Example: All faces of the cube are square.
en: Tvár kocky
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Edge facet
noun
The edges of a face of a cube are called edge faces.
Example: The 4 on the edges of the face are called the edge facets
en: Okrajová fazeta
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God's algorithm
noun
The optimal solution that uses the fewest moves.
Example: God's algorithm is the idea that all possibilities in a game or puzzle can be known, and the optimal solution at any point understood.
en: Boží algoritmus
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Impatient
adjective
Having or showing a tendency to be quickly irritated or provoked.
Example: An impatient motorist blaring his horn.
en: Netrpezlivý
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Layer
noun
Quantity and thickness of anything
Example: Arrange a layer of aubergines in a dish.
en: Vrstva
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Mainstream
noun
The ideas, attitudes, or activities that are shared by most people and regarded as normal or conventional.
Example: They withdrew from the mainstream of European politics.
en: Hlavný prúd
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Move notation
noun
Each move of a piece is indicated by the piece's uppercase letter, plus the coordinate of the destination square.
Example: For further explanations and full move notation.
en: Posunúť notáciu
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Multiple solving
noun
An equation that takes two or more steps to solve.
Example: Multiple solving algorithms may stem from a given problem statement.
en: Viacnásobné riešenie
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One-handed solving
noun
A type of speedcubing requiring one to solve a puzzle with one hand.
Example: Try to think of one-handed solving as a cross between speedsolving and solving for fewest moves.
en: Riešenie jednou rukou
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Possible combinations
noun
A technique that determines the number of possible arrangements in a collection of items.
Example: Possible combinations are selections made by taking some or all of a number of objects.possible combinations
en: Možné kombinácie
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Rubik's Cube
noun
A puzzle in the form of a plastic cube covered with multicoloured squares, which the player attempts to twist and turn so that all the squares on each face are of the same colour.
Example: The Rubik's Cube has been taken to new levels with this new version.
en: Rubíková kocka
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Speed cubing
noun
An intellectual sport that involves solving various combination puzzles at speed.
Example: Luke will have to break the sub-10 second barrier to win New Zealand's first ever speed cubing champs at Te Papa this weekend.
en: Rýchlostné kocky
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Speedcuber
noun
A participant in the game of speedcubing, or solving a Rubik's cube as quickly as possible.
Example: An individual who practices solving twisty puzzles is known as a speedcuber.
en: Speedcuber
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Worldwide
adjective
Extending or reaching throughout the world.
Example: Worldwide sales of television rights
en: Celosvetovo
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