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int

/ɪnt/

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noun

A number that is not a fraction; an element of the infinite and numerable set {..., -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, ...}.

Examples :

"In programming, the variable "age" is declared as an int, meaning it can only store whole numbers like 25, not 25.5. "

math number element computing

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noun

Capacity of mind, especially to understand principles, truths, facts or meanings, acquire knowledge, and apply it to practice; the ability to comprehend and learn.

Examples :

"Sentence: "Solving the math problem required both careful calculation and a good deal of int to understand the underlying concepts." "

mind philosophy logic education ability

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An entity that has such capacities.

Examples :

""The advanced AI, a complex int, was able to hold a philosophical conversation about the nature of existence." "

being person human

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Information, usually secret, about the enemy or about hostile activities.

Examples :

"The spy received vital int about the enemy's troop movements. "

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A political or military department, agency or unit designed to gather information, usually secret, about the enemy or about hostile activities.

Examples :

"During the Cold War, both the CIA and the KGB operated as int agencies, gathering information on each other's activities. "

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Acquaintance; intercourse; familiarity.

Examples :

"After working closely together on the project, a comfortable int developed between Sarah and David. "

communication society human

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The inside of a building, container, cavern, or other enclosed structure.

Examples :

"The int of the old barn was cool and dark, a welcome escape from the summer heat. "

architecture place building

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The inside regions of a country, distanced from the borders or coasts.

Examples :

"Sir Richard Burton explored far into the African interior."

geography area nation

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The set of all interior points of a set.

Examples :

"The int of the classroom, excluding the walls themselves, is where the students are allowed to walk. "

math point area

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Anything in an intermediate position.

Examples :

"The student's grade was an int between a B and an A, showing solid but not exceptional performance. "

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An intermediary.

Examples :

"The teacher, acting as an int between the students and the principal, helped resolve the conflict. "

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Any substance formed as part of a series of chemical reactions that is not the end-product.

Examples :

"In the lab experiment, the unstable yellow liquid was identified as an int in the reaction sequence to produce the final, clear solution. "

chemistry compound substance process

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Someone who has represented their country in a particular sport.

Examples :

"The United team includes five England internationals."

sport person achievement

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A game or contest between two or more nations.

Examples :

"The upcoming World Cup is a major int that soccer fans around the globe eagerly anticipate. "

nation sport war game

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A transnational organization of political parties of similar ideology.

Examples :

"The Socialist int actively campaigned for workers' rights across Europe, uniting parties from different countries with similar social democratic goals. "

politics organization government

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verb

To intentionally throw a game or match, to deliberately die or lose (to harm one's team); (by extension) to die, to lose.

Examples :

"The athlete was accused of inting the championship match, trying to lose on purpose to avoid a fight with his rival. "

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