In this task, we ask you to elaborate the sentence without changing its general meaning. You can do so by explaining further the input sentence, using more precise wording, adding qualifiers and auxiliary information etc.

Q: The Ge 'ez script is an abugida .

A: The Ge 'ez script is an abugida : each symbol represents a consonant + vowel syllable , and the symbols are organized in groups of similar symbols on the basis of both the consonant and the vowel .
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Q: It was a major event in the history of public health , and the founding event of the science of epidemiology .

A: This has been perceived as a major event in the history of public health and regarded as the founding event of the science of epidemiology , having helped shape public health policies around the world .
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Q: The word " tabor " is simply an English variant of a Latin word meaning " drum " It has been used in the military as a marching instrument .

A:
The word " tabor " is simply an English variant of a Latin-derived word meaning " drum " — cf . , It has been used in the military as a marching instrument , and has been used as accompaniment in parades and processions .
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