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sub¹ Definition

sub (sub)

noun

  1. submarine
  2. subscription
  3. substitute
  4. submarine sandwich

intransitive verb subbed, sub·bing

Informal to be a substitute (for someone)

sub² Definition

sub

  1. subaltern
  2. substitute(s)
  3. suburb(an)

SUB (SUBstitute): Telecom Definition
Used in place of a character that is known to be invalid, i.e., in error. Also used to indicate a character used in place of one that cannot be represented on a given device, e.g., e may be used in place of (epsilon) or d may be used in place of (delta). 14.
sub Usage Examples

Object

  • lender: Instead, these applicants often are referred to sub prime lenders.

Converse of object

  • divide: Each section is sub divided into pages of related links.
  • use: Subs not used: Lee Roche, Matt O'Neill.
  • pay: Accounts Each Member of the Club shall pay subs for the terms in which they row.

Adjective modifier

  • unused: Unused subs: Harris, Dixon, Eno, Lloyd.
  • un-used: Un-used subs: Harvey, Whittle, Melton, France.
  • super: He leads his officers to defect to the US with a new super sub.
  • annual: To date 22 members have paid their annual subs of £ 15.
  • weekly: You do not have to pay weekly subs or for any damaged club equipment.
  • nuclear: Whilst the nuclear subs are still there Faslane Peace Camp will still be there.

Modifies a noun

  • judice: You made a ruling earlier about issues that were sub judice.
  • parsubi: More suitable for lambda sub parsubi of family income measures for each.
  • woofer: Can You please also tell me if the cable to connect the sub woofer system to the pc is included in the box.
  • contractor: They are now acting as a sub contractor to BAE Systems for the Nimrod Support Group Contract.
  • bench: With a very strong subs bench, changes could be made.
  • committee: The report from the planning sub committee was tabled.

Noun used with modifier

  • lambda: Limiting the sample lambda sub yr similarly these states percent of cshcn.
  • membership: In exchange for a membership sub of £ 35 we provide whatever motoring-related support is required.
  • half: They also include David Prutton who came on as a second half sub for the England Under 21s last Friday against Greece.

Possessives

  • bench: Robbo moved from the right to the left covering for Parry whilst Richard Langley was called up from the sub's bench.

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