transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈyü-nə-ˌvərs ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin universum, from neuter of universus entire, whole, from uni- + versus turned toward, from past participle of vertere to turn — more at worth
Date: 14th century
1. : the whole body of things and phenomena observed or postulated : cosmos : as
a. : a systematic whole held to arise by and persist through the direct intervention of divine power
b. : the world of human experience
c.
(1) : the entire celestial cosmos
(2) : Milky Way galaxy
(3) : an aggregate of stars comparable to the Milky Way galaxy
2. : a distinct field or province of thought or reality that forms a closed system or self-inclusive and independent organization
3. : population 4
4. : a set that contains all elements relevant to a particular discussion or problem
5. : a great number or quantity
a large enough universe of stocks…to choose from — G. B. Clairmont