Penrose

/ ˈpɛnrəʊz /

noun

1. PenroseSir Roger1931MBritishSCIENCE: mathematicianSCIENCE: physicist Sir Roger. born 1931, British mathematician and theoretical physicist, noted for his investigation of black holes

Penrose

/ pĕn′rōz′ /

1. British mathematical astronomer and physicist who worked with Stephen Hawking to explain the physics of black hole formation. He is also known for his theories on artificial intelligence.

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The six-volume complete Penrose will be reviewed in a future edition of the TLS.

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Penrose was just beginning on the questions which seemed to him important, when there was another ring at the front door.

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We'll have Miller Penrose's covered three-horse waggon to march ahead of the coffin.

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Mrs. Penrose cannot approach either the charming humour of the one or the delicate beauty of the other.

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Mrs. Penrose looked up wearily; her head ached, and Sue was so noisy!

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Punctually at nine o'clock the three girls met on the door-step of the Penrose house, each carrying her basket.

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