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X1 /ɛks /(also x) noun (plural Xs or X's)1The twenty-fourth letter of the alphabet.X is the 24th letter of the alphabet and it's got me stumped....- The Latin X came from Chi, a letter invented by the Greeks who used it to represent the sound ks in the Western part of the country.
1.1Denoting the next after W in a set of items, categories, etc.You give the variable operand one of the 4 names #W, #X, #Y, or #Z....- A participant may answer a multiple-choice question with either the letter answer (W, X, Y or Z) or the verbal answer; however, if the verbal answer is given, it must be exactly as indicated in the question.
1.2Denoting an unknown or unspecified person or thing: there is nothing in the data to tell us whether X causes Y or Y causes X...- Discover how 'Mr X' built an online business making over $100,000 a month (mostly profit) in just 16 weeks.
- A greater number of fresh vegetables are sold in City X than in City Y.
- Regarding Mr. X's remarks about the Directorate of Operations' "pitiful management": I did describe in my article the problem of upwardly mobile mediocrity, but Mr. X is right to fault me for not hammering home the point.
1.3 ( x) (In describing play in bridge) denoting an unspecified card other than an honour: East knows that declarer cannot hold a doubleton Qx...- In this case we are comparing the chances of East having J-10-x, J-x, or 10-x.
- If your doubleton suit is in the form of: K Q, K J, Q J, Q x, J x don't count both honor and Shape points.
1.4 (usually x) The first unknown quantity in an algebraic expression, usually the independent variable.We express a relationship between two variables, which we will refer to as x and y, by stating the following: The value of the variable y depends upon the value of the variable x....- For the quadratic function y=X^ - 9, determine the values of X such that y>or equal to 7.
The introduction of x, y, and z as symbols of unknown quantities is due to Descartes (Géométrie, 1637), who took z as the first unknown and then proceeded backwards in the alphabet 1.5 (usually x) Denoting the principal or horizontal axis in a system of coordinates: [in combination]: the x-axis...- When displaying two variables in a time domain plot, the X-axis is labeled with units of time.
- Click on the Options tab; then choose XY Plot and select the signal to be used for X coordinate generation in the X-Axis box.
2A shape like that of a letter X: two wires in the form of an X [in combination]: an X-shaped cross...- The design of the Exofit safety harness uses a single piece of material constructed in the shape of an "X" that wraps around the worker.
- These conditions are normally very difficult to achieve, but we can reproduce these conditions by using two (or more) fine wires arranged so that they cross and touch at a single point, in the form of an X, as the load of a pulsed power generator.
- As a compromise, management marked each of the Idles' hands with a large black "X" as a warning to the club's staff not to serve alcohol to the band.
3A cross-shaped written symbol, in particular: 3.1Used to indicate a position on a map or diagram: put an X on the spot where you think its eye should be...- In Sweden, X is used by the armed forces on maps to denote that blasting or other type of destruction has been prepared.
- If you happen to camp just North of the straight trail section, the only way to accurately place the X on the map is to use a GPS.
- The students are to use the map to find the sites marked with an X.
3.2Used to indicate a mistake or incorrect answer.Mark incorrect responses with an X....- I put a check next to correct problems and an X by incorrect problems.
3.3Used in a letter or message to symbolize a kiss.Have a lovely day! xxxxx...- Take care, love, Raffa xxx
3.4Used to indicate one’s vote on a ballot paper: with trembling hand you inscribe your X on the slip of paper...- In order to vote you simply put an 'X' next to the name of the candidate you support.
- Voters mark an 'X' in the first column for their first choice and a second 'X' in the second column for their other choice.
3.5Used in place of the signature of a person who cannot write: nearly all those engaged in the fur trade signed with an X...- When a person is physically unable to sign his or her name on the voter registration form, he or she may mark an X or take an oath swearing to the statement on the form.
- In many jurisdictions testators may authenticate their last will and testament with the letter X
- In other states the law requires courts to invalidate wills that are signed with an X unless the testator was physically or mentally incapable of signing her full name.
4The Roman numeral for ten.So XXXI is 31, and XXIV is 24....- IX means to subtract I from X, leaving 9.
- These inscriptions allow us to demonstrate the presence of seven cohorts of the legion, either in whole or part, building on Hadrian's Wall: cohorts I, II, III, VI, VII, VIII and X.
X2 /ɛks /symbolFilms classified as suitable for adults only (replaced in the UK in 1983 by 18, and in the US in 1990 by NC-17). X3 /ɛks /abbreviation North American informalThe drug Ecstasy.Many of the users reported that, since "X" only lasts 4 to 5 hours, it brought them the feeling they wanted, and yet they were still able to control themselves unlike with other drugs such as LSD which has a longer duration....- They also appreciated that using "X" took them away from normal everyday problems.
- I had just turned 18 and we went to a dance club, and my friends all got some "X".
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