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  1. connect the dotsverb

    To attempt to complete a puzzle in which dots on a paper must be connected in a specific order so that the joining lines form a picture.

  2. connect the dotsverb

    To make connections in one's mind, arriving at a more holistic understanding of a situation.

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  1. connect the dots

    Connect the dots is a form of puzzle containing a sequence of numbered dots.

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  1. Connect the dots

    Connect the dots, also known as dot to dot or join the dots is a form of puzzle containing a sequence of numbered dots. When a line is drawn connecting the dots the outline of an object is revealed. The puzzles frequently contain simple line art to enhance the image created or to assist in rendering a complex section of the image. Connect the dots puzzles are generally created for children. The use of numbers can be replaced with letters or other symbols. In adult discourse the phrase "connect the dots" can be used as a metaphor to illustrate an ability to associate one idea with another, to find the "big picture", or salient feature, in a mass of data. Reuven Feuerstein features the connection of dots as the first tool in his cognitive development program.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of connect the dots in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of connect the dots in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of connect the dots in a Sentence

  1. Christine Matthews:

    You'd have to work really hard to connect the dots between what Trump's lawyer said, which was ridiculous, and Republicans, i think -- excuse the pun -- that would be a trumped up story. That would be somewhat manufactured.

  2. Danny Ayalon:

    But there is a dotted line. So a lot of Israelis... connect the dots.

  3. Beto O'Rourke:

    I mean, connect the dots about what he's been doing in this country. Beto ORourke's not tolerating racism, Beto ORourke's promoting racism. Beto ORourke's not tolerating violence, Beto ORourke's inciting racism and violence in this country.

  4. Eboni Williams:

    If (voters) feel it is Trump who’s creating this chaos, it might work against him, i believe they will connect the dots.

  5. Vicki Salemi:

    Connect the dots for the recruiter, especially when they are only looking at your resume and cover letter for literally less than five seconds.


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