text

noun

UK /tekst/

Word Forms

singular	text
plural	texts

1
uncountable the part of a book, magazine, or computer document that consists of writing and does not include pictures or notes
There are 200 pages of text and illustrations.
Synonyms and related words
Parts of pieces of writing
amendment
annexe
a purple passage
1. 1a
  countable/uncountable a written record of the words of a speech, lecture, programme, or play
  The text of the lecture is available from the departmental office.
  Synonyms and related words
  Documents and types of document
  annual report
  blue book
  certificate
2. 1b
  countable a piece of writing such as a book or play that you study for an examination or for research
  We’ll be analysing the language of literary texts.
  set text (=a book that you study for an examination):
  The play is a set text for first-year students.
  Synonyms and related words
  Formal and academic pieces of writing
  thesis
  dissertation
  essay
  Synonyms and related words
  Parts of courses of study
  assignment
  clinic
  coursework
3. 1c
  countable a short piece of writing that you discuss or answer questions about
  Has everyone finished reading the text?
  Synonyms and related words
  Formal and academic pieces of writing
  thesis
  dissertation
  essay
  Synonyms and related words
  Parts of courses of study
  assignment
  clinic
  coursework
4. 1d
  countable a short section from the Bible or another religious book, especially one that is read to a group of people
  Synonyms and related words
  Religious objects, symbols and texts
  aureole
  burnt offering
  frankincense
  Synonyms and related words
  The Christian Bible
  bible
  biblical
  Epistle
2
countable a text message
Synonyms and related words
Communicating by email or text message
address
ASCII art
attach
3
countable mainly Americana textbook
history texts
Synonyms and related words
Types of published book
almanac
annual
anthology

text

noun

US /tekst/

Word Forms

singular	text
plural	texts

1
uncountable the part of a book, magazine, or computer document that consists of writing and does not include pictures or notes
There are 200 pages of text and illustrations.
Synonyms and related words
Parts of pieces of writing
amendment
annex
annexe
1. 1a
  countable/uncountable a written record of the words of a speech, lecture, program, or play
  The text of the lecture is available from the departmental office.
  Synonyms and related words
  Documents and types of document
  annual report
  blue book
  certificate
2. 1b
  countable a piece of writing such as a book or play that you study for an examination or for research
  We’ll be analyzing the language of literary texts.
  Synonyms and related words
  Formal and academic pieces of writing
  thesis
  dissertation
  essay
  Synonyms and related words
  Parts of courses of study
  assignment
  clinic
  coursework
3. 1c
  countable a short piece of writing that you discuss or answer questions about
  Has everyone finished reading the text?
  Synonyms and related words
  Formal and academic pieces of writing
  thesis
  dissertation
  essay
  Synonyms and related words
  Parts of courses of study
  assignment
  clinic
  coursework
4. 1d
  countable a short section from the Bible or another religious book, especially one that is read to a group of people
  Synonyms and related words
  Religious objects, symbols and texts
  aureole
  burnt offering
  frankincense
  Synonyms and related words
  The Christian Bible
  bible
  biblical
  Epistle
2
countable a textbook
history texts
Synonyms and related words
Types of published book
almanac
annual
anthology
3
countable a text message
Synonyms and related words
Communicating by email or text message
address
ASCII art
attach

text

verb transitive

UK /tekst/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	text
he/she/it	texts
present participle	texting
past tense	texted
past participle	texted

1
to send a written message to someone using a mobile phone
Laura, will you text me the venue again?
Gemma didn’t call or text me all day.
Synonyms and related words
Communicating by email or text message
address
ASCII art
attach

text

verb transitive

US /tekst/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	text
he/she/it	texts
present participle	texting
past tense	texted
past participle	texted

1
to send a written message to someone using a cell phone
Laura, will you text me the venue again?
Synonyms and related words
Communicating by email or text message
address
ASCII art
attach

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