X 1
(ĕks)n. A movie rating indicating that admission will not be granted to anyone under the age of 17.
X 2
2. also x The symbol for the Roman numeral 10.
3. A symbol for the word cross. Used in combination, as in Xing for crossing or motoX for motocross.
X 3
abbr.1. Christ (Greek Χριστος, Khristos)
2. Christian
3. or x ex
4. ex dividend
5. or x experimental
6. extra
7. a. extreme
b. extremely
x 1
or X (ĕks)n. pl. x's or
X's also
xs or
Xs 1. The 24th letter of the modern English alphabet.
2. Any of the speech sounds represented by the letter x.
3. The 24th in a series.
4. Something shaped like the letter X.
5. A mark inscribed to represent the signature of one who is unable to sign one's name.
6. An unknown or unnamed factor, thing, or person.
tr.v. x'd,
x'ing,
x's or
X'd or
X'ing or
X's 1. To mark or sign with an X.
2. To delete, cancel, or obliterate with a series of X's. Often used with out.
x 2
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x
(ɛks) or X
n,
pl x's,
X's or Xs1. (Linguistics) the 24th letter and 19th consonant of the modern English alphabet
2. (Phonetics & Phonology) a speech sound sequence represented by this letter, in English pronounced as ks or gz or, in initial position, z, as in xylophone
x
symbol for 1. (Commerce) commerce banking finance ex
2. (Banking & Finance) commerce banking finance ex
3. (Mathematics) maths the x-axis or a coordinate measured along the x-axis in a Cartesian coordinate system
4. (Mathematics) an algebraic variable
X
symbol for 1. (Film) (formerly, in Britain)
a. indicating a film that may not be publicly shown to anyone under 18. Since 1982 replaced by symbol 18
b. (as modifier): an X film.
2. denoting any unknown, unspecified, or variable factor, number, person, or thing
3. (Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) (on letters, cards, etc) denoting a kiss
4. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) (on ballot papers, etc) indicating choice
5. (Education) (on examination papers, etc) indicating error
6. (Ecclesiastical Terms) for Christ; Christian
[(sense 6) from the form of the Greek letter khi (Χ), first letter of Khristos Christ]
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X, x
(ɛks)
n., pl. Xs X's, xs x's. 1. the 24th letter of the English alphabet, a consonant.
2. any spoken sound represented by this letter.
3. something shaped like an X.
4. a written or printed representation of the letter X or x.
x
(ɛks)
v.t. x-ed x'd (ɛkst) x-ing x'ing (ˈɛk sɪŋ) 1. to cross out or mark with an x (often fol. by out): to x out an error.
2. to indicate choice, as on a ballot or examination (often fol. by in): to x in the candidate of your choice.
[1840–50]
X
1. experimental.
2. extra.
X
Symbol. 1. the 24th in order or in a series.
3. Christ.
4. Christian.
5. cross.
6. reactance.
7. a. a motion-picture rating applied to sexually graphic or explicit films.
b. (formerly) such a rating advising that persons under the age of 17 would not be admitted to the film.
Compare
G (def. 2), NC-17, PG, PG-13, R (def. 4). 8. a person, thing, agency, factor, etc., of unknown identity.
9. Chem. (formerly) xenon.
x
2. experimental.
3. extra.
x
Symbol. 1. an unknown quantity or a variable.
2. (used at the end of letters, telegrams, etc., to indicate a kiss.)
3. (used to indicate multiplication) times: 8 x 8 = 64.
4. (used between figures indicating dimensions) by: 3〃x 4〃 (read: “three inches by four inches”).
5. power of magnification: a 50x telescope.
6. (used as a signature by an illiterate person.)
7. cross.
8. (used to indicate a particular place or point on a map or diagram.)
9. (used to indicate choice, as on a ballot or examination.)
10. (used to indicate an error or incorrect answer, as on a test.)
11. a person or thing of unknown identity.
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