x
x¹
Definition
x (eks)
noun pl. X's, x's
- the twenty-fourth letter of the English alphabet: from a western form of the Greek alphabet
- any of the speech sounds that this letter represents, as, in English, the (ks) of lax, (gz) of exact, (ks̸h) of anxious, (gz̸h) of luxurious, or (z) of xylophone
- a type or impression for x or X
- the twenty-fourth in a sequence or group
- an object shaped like
adjective
- of x or X
- twenty-fourth in a sequence or group
- shaped like
x²
Definition
x (eks)
transitive verb x-ed or x'd, x-ing or x'ing
- to indicate (one's choice or answer) by or as by marking with an
- to delete or cancel (written or printed matter) with or as with one or more 's: usually used with out
noun
one's choice or answer (on a ballot, test, etc.)
x³
Definition
x (eks)
noun
- the first of a set of unknown quantities, y usually being second
- a variable
- an abscissa
x4
Definition
x
extra
x5
Definition
x
- by (in indicating dimensions) 3 ft x 4 ft
- the power of magnification (in optical instruments)
- Math. times
X¹
Definition
X (eks)
noun
- a mark shaped like an used:
- to represent the signature of a person who cannot write
- to indicate a particular point on a map, diagram, etc.
- as a symbol for a kiss in letters, etc.
- to indicate the degree of fineness of flour, sugar, etc.
- the Roman numeral 10: with a superior bar (), 10,000: XX = 20, XXX = 30, and X before another Roman numeral expresses a number 10 less than that numeral (XC = 90)
- a person or thing unknown or unrevealed
- ☆ a film rating meaning that no one under the age of seventeen is to be admitted
X's and O's
☆ Informal the basic elements of a specified field of work, knowledge, etc.; often, specif., the plays and strategies used in a particular sport
X²
Definition
X
Etymology: see XP
Christ: used also in combination, as in Xmas- extra
X³
Definition
X
Elec. reactance
x
Synonyms
x
Law Definition
n
A mark or indication utilized as a signature by an
illiterate person who is unable to sign his or her name.
x
Telecom Definition
- In mathematics, the symbol for an unknown quantity, person, factor, or thing. X is the first in a set of two or three unknowns comprising x, y, and z. In telecommunications, for example, xDSL refers to any of a group of Digital Subscriber Line services. See also x-axis, xDSL, y, and z.
- In mathematics, times. For example, 3
X
Telecom Definition
x
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- place: If using hex numbers, you must place an x between the number sign and the number.
Modifies a noun
- axis: The line graph on the left is a plot of values along along the x axis.
- ray: Today I've popped in for an x ray.
- 2ft: Casting - up to about 25kg and 2ft x 2ft x 1ft ( 60cm x 60cm x 30cm ) overall dimensions is easily do-able.
- meaning: Voices when the but it wasn't the x meaning.
- 3m: Plot perimeter dimensions: 38m x 67m x 3m x 68m.
- jet: The cross-section is evaluated in region II as a function of x for x jet 0.036 and E T 5 GeV in Fig.
