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Definition

x (eks)

noun pl. X's, x's

  1. the twenty-fourth letter of the English alphabet: from a western form of the Greek alphabet
  2. 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
  3. a type or impression for x or X
  4. the twenty-fourth in a sequence or group
  5. an object shaped like

adjective

  1. of x or X
  2. twenty-fourth in a sequence or group
  3. shaped like

Definition

x (eks)

transitive verb x-ed or x'd, x-ing or x'ing

  1. to indicate (one's choice or answer) by or as by marking with an
  2. 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.)

Definition

x (eks)

noun

  1. the first of a set of unknown quantities, y usually being second
  2. a variable
  3. an abscissa

x4 Definition

x

extra

x5 Definition

x

  1. by (in indicating dimensions) 3 ft x 4 ft
  2. the power of magnification (in optical instruments)
  3. Math. times

Definition

X (eks)

noun

  1. a mark shaped like an used:
    1. to represent the signature of a person who cannot write
    2. to indicate a particular point on a map, diagram, etc.
    3. as a symbol for a kiss in letters, etc.
    4. to indicate the degree of fineness of flour, sugar, etc.
  2. 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)
  3. a person or thing unknown or unrevealed
  4. ☆ a film rating meaning that no one under the age of seventeen is to be admitted

Idioms

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

Definition

X

  1. Etymology: see XP

    Christ: used also in combination, as in Xmas
  2. extra

Definition

X

Elec. reactance

x Synonyms

x

n.

unknown quantity, unknown, variable, mystery, n, y; see also quantity.

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
  1. 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.
  2. In mathematics, times. For example, 3
X Telecom Definition
  1. The symbol for reactance. See reactance.
  2. X. The X series of ITU-T Recommendations. The X series addresses data networks, open systems communication, and security. See X Series.
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.

Browse dictionary entries near x

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  3. Wyomingite
  4. Wyoming Valley
  5. Wyoming
  6. Wyo
  7. wynn
  8. wynd
  9. Wyeth
  10. wye
  1. X.200
  2. X.21bis
  3. X.25
  4. X.28
  5. X.29
  6. X.3
  7. X.31
  8. X.32
  9. X.400
  10. X.500