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pluses

/ˈplʌsɪz/

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noun

A positive quantity.

Examples :

"In accounting, balances above zero are considered pluses. "

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noun

An asset or useful addition.

Examples :

"He is a real plus to the team."

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noun

A plus sign: +.

Examples :

"The math problem showed several pluses and minuses. "

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verb

To add; to subject to addition.

Examples :

"To get a better grade on the test, I'll need to study more and plus in extra practice problems. "

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(often followed by 'up') To increase in magnitude.

Examples :

"Her study habits are improving; her grades are plusing up. "

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Examples :

"The company pluses its software every year with new features and bug fixes. "

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To provide critical feedback by giving suggestions for improvement rather than criticisms.

Examples :

"My teacher plused my essay, offering specific suggestions on how I could make my arguments clearer. "

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(sales) To sell additional related items with an original purchase.

Examples :

"The electronics store pluses a phone case and screen protector to every new smartphone purchase. "

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To frame in a positive light; to provide a sympathetic interpretation.

Examples :

"The teacher pluses the student's nervousness about public speaking by reminding him that everyone in the class feels the same way. "

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(social media) To give a mark of approval on Google+.

Examples :

"Back when Google+ was popular, people used to pluses each other's posts to show they liked them. "

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To increase the potency of a remedy by diluting it in water and stirring.

Examples :

"The herbalist believes that she pluses the healing properties of the tincture by repeatedly diluting it and stirring the mixture. "

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(optometry) To increase a correction.

Examples :

"The optometrist plused my prescription by one diopter to improve my vision. "