Background for trans

trans

/tɹænz/

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verb

To cross from one side to another of (gender, sex or something in that vein).

Examples :

"My friend is trans, having transitioned to living as a woman. "

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adjective

In (or constituting, forming, or describing) a double bond in which the greater radical on both ends is on the opposite side of the bond.

Examples :

"The chemist drew a trans-alkene structure, showing how the larger groups were on opposite sides of the double bond. "

chemistry compound

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adjective

Of the side of the Golgi apparatus farther from the endoplasmic reticulum.

Examples :

"Vesicles bud off from the trans Golgi network to transport modified proteins to their final destinations within the cell. "

biology biochemistry organ anatomy physiology structure science medicine

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noun noun

(sometimes offensive, sometimes humorous) A trans person.

Examples :

""My new neighbor is a trans woman, and she's a great cook." "

person human being

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adjective

Transgender (or sometimes transsexual).

Examples :

"trans rights are human rights"

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adjective

Non-cisgender; an umbrella term encompassing transgender, transsexual, and often also genderqueer/nonbinary, genderfluid, third-gender, etc — all gender identities other than cisgender.

Examples :

"The organization provides support and resources for trans students on campus. "

sex culture society human person body

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noun

The act of conducting or carrying out (business, negotiations, plans).

Examples :

"The transaction was made on Friday with the supplier."

business action plan

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noun

A deal or business agreement.

Examples :

""My dad finalized the trans with the car dealer, and we're picking up the new car tomorrow." "

business commerce

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noun

An exchange or trade, as of ideas, money, goods, etc.

Examples :

"I made the transaction with the vendor as soon as she showed me the pearls."

business commerce economy

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noun

The transfer of funds into, out of, or from an account.

Examples :

"The trans from my checking account to my savings account was successful. "

business finance

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noun

An atomic operation; a message, data modification, or other procedure that is guaranteed to perform completely or not at all (e.g. a database transaction).

Examples :

"Before the computer finished saving my document, there was a power outage; thankfully, the file system used trans to ensure that either all of my changes were saved, or none of them were, preventing data corruption. "

computing technology business

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noun

(especially in plural) A record of the proceedings of a learned society.

Examples :

"The university library keeps bound copies of the society's trans dating back to its founding. "

history organization literature

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noun

(in transactional analysis) A social interaction.

Examples :

"The teacher analyzed the students' classroom interactions, paying close attention to each trans to understand their communication patterns. "

communication mind society human

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noun noun

The act of transmitting, e.g. data or electric power.

Examples :

"The power plant focuses on efficient trans of electricity to homes and businesses. "

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noun noun

The fact of being transmitted.

Examples :

"The trans of the disease was likely due to contaminated water. "

physics technology communication signal

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noun noun

Something that is transmitted, such as a message, picture or a disease; the sending of such a thing.

Examples :

"The radio station experienced a lot of static during the trans of the emergency weather alert. "

communication medicine technology signal

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noun noun

The passage of a nerve impulse across synapses.

Examples :

"The doctor explained that the medication helps improve the trans of signals between nerves in the brain, which can reduce anxiety. "

physiology biology medicine

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noun noun

An assembly of gears through which power is transmitted from the engine to the driveshaft in a motor car / automobile; a gearbox.

Examples :

"The mechanic said the grinding noise was coming from the trans, and it would need to be replaced to get the car running smoothly again. "

vehicle machine technical

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noun noun

The right possessed by an heir or legatee of transmitting to his successor(s) any inheritance, legacy, right, or privilege, to which he is entitled, even if he should die without enjoying or exercising it.

Examples :

"The trans of the old family estate was clearly outlined in the will, ensuring the property passed to the next generation. "

property law family right asset

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noun

(medicine, biology) The passing of a communicable disease from an infected host individual or group to a conspecific individual or group.

Examples :

"The rapid trans of the flu within the daycare center caused many children to become sick. "

medicine biology disease organism

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(sometimes offensive, sometimes humorous) A trans person.

Examples :

"Context: Two friends discussing a new student. Sentence: "Have you met Alex? I heard she's trans." "

person human sex body culture

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The act of transmitting, e.g. data or electric power.

Examples :

"The power trans to the city was interrupted by the storm. "

technology electronics energy physics communication technical science

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The fact of being transmitted.

Examples :

"The trans of the disease through contaminated water made many people sick. "

physics energy technology communication signal

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Something that is transmitted, such as a message, picture or a disease; the sending of such a thing.

Examples :

"The teacher explained the trans of information between computers on the network. "

communication medicine technology signal

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The passage of a nerve impulse across synapses.

Examples :

"The student's brain showed a rapid trans of nerve impulses as she quickly solved the math problem. "

physiology medicine biology anatomy

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An assembly of gears through which power is transmitted from the engine to the driveshaft in a motor car / automobile; a gearbox.

Examples :

"The mechanic said the car wouldn't move because there was something wrong with the trans and it wasn't sending power to the wheels. "

vehicle machine technology part

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The right possessed by an heir or legatee of transmitting to his successor(s) any inheritance, legacy, right, or privilege, to which he is entitled, even if he should die without enjoying or exercising it.

Examples :

"Maria inherited the right to her grandmother's art collection, and that right of trans, meaning the right to pass it on even if she dies before actually taking possession, now belongs to Maria's children. "

property law family

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noun

(medicine, biology) The passing of a communicable disease from an infected host individual or group to a conspecific individual or group.

Examples :

"The trans of the flu virus between students caused a widespread outbreak at the school. "

medicine biology disease organism microorganism