(also x) noun, symbol
noun (plural X's, x's )
1 [C,U] the 24th letter of the English alphabet:
'Xylophone' begins with (an) X / 'X'.
2 [U] (mathematics) used to represent a number whose value is not mentioned:
The equation is impossible for any value of x greater than 2.
3 [U] a person, a number, an influence, etc. that is not known or not named:
Let's suppose X knows what Y is doing.
seealsoXCHROMOSOME, X-RATED, X-RAY
symbol
1 the number 10 in ROMANNUMERALS
2 used to represent a kiss at the end of a letter, etc:
Love from Kathy XXX.
3 used to show a vote for sb in an election:
Write X beside the candidate of your choice.
4 used to show that a written answer is wrong
compareTICKn.(1)
5 used to show position, for example on a map:
X marks the spot.
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This is a English–English dictionary entry.
Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
This word also appears under other sources in Lughet's collection — see the list below.
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