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ampersand

/ˈæm.pə(ɹ).sænd/

Meanings
noun
The symbol "&".

Examples :

"The ampersand character in many logics acts as an operator connecting two propositions."
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Related Words

Illustration project

project noun

/ˈprɒdʒɛkt/ /prəˈdʒɛkt/

A planned endeavor, usually with a specific goal and accomplished in several steps or stages.

"The school's fundraising project aims to renovate the library in several stages. "

Illustration connecting

connecting verb

/kəˈnɛktɪŋ/

(of an object) To join (to another object): to attach, or to be intended to attach or capable of attaching, to another object.

"I think this piece connects to that piece over there."

Illustration symbol

symbol noun

/ˈsɪmbəl/

A character or glyph representing an idea, concept or object.

"$ is the symbol for dollars in the US and some other countries."

Illustration smith

smith noun

/smɪθ/

A craftsperson who works metal into desired forms using a hammer and other tools, sometimes heating the metal to make it more workable, especially a blacksmith.

"The smith carefully hammered the metal into a beautiful, intricate design for the school's new trophy. "

Illustration operator

operator noun

/ˈɒpəˌɹeɪtə/ /ˈɑpəˌɹeɪɾɚ/

One who operates.

"The telephone operator answered the call. "

Illustration propositions

propositions noun

/ˌprɑpəˈzɪʃənz/ /ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃənz/

The act of offering (an idea) for consideration.

"The teacher asked us to write down five propositions for improving our school's recycling program. "

Illustration needed

needed verb

/ˈniːdɪd/

To have an absolute requirement for.

"Living things need water to survive."

Illustration student

student noun

/ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dn̩t/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration character

character noun

/ˈkæɹəktə/ /ˈkæɹəktɚ/

A being involved in the action of a story.

"The main character in the school play was a brave student. "

Illustration logics

logics noun

/ˈlɒdʒɪks/

A method of human thought that involves thinking in a linear, step-by-step manner about how a problem can be solved. Logic is the basis of many principles including the scientific method.

"Different people use different logics to approach the same problem; for example, my brother uses his intuition while I prefer to list out the steps. "

Illustration jones

jones noun

/dʒoʊnz/

Heroin.

"He lost everything to the jones. "

Illustration indicate

indicate verb

/ˈɪndɪkeɪt/

To point out; to discover; to direct to a knowledge of; to show; to make known.

"The guard blew his whistle to indicate imminent departure."