Edgar
ˈɛdɡər
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Definition of Edgar - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
prizeUSaward for excellence in mystery writing, honoring PoeUS
  • She won an Edgar for her thrilling novel.
2.
namesmale given name from Old English
  • Edgar was always proud of his heritage.
3.
family namesurname originating as a patronymic
  • The famous author was known as Edgar.
4.
english royaltyRareUKking of Northumbria and later England from 943 to 975RareUK
  • Edgar was a notable king in English history.
5.
literatureRarecharacter in Shakespeare's play King LearRare
  • Edgar disguises himself as Poor Tom.
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Origin of Edgar

Old English, Eadgar (rich spear)

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J Edgar Hoover
long-serving director of the FBI

Examples of Edgar in a sentence

  • Receiving an Edgar was a career highlight.
  • Edgar received a medal for his bravery.
  • Everyone admired Edgar for his kindness.
  • Edgar is a common surname in Scotland.
  • The genealogy records listed Edgar as an ancestor.
  • Edgar united several English kingdoms.

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  1. French:Edgar, ...
  2. German:Edgar, ...
  3. Italian:Edgar, ...
  4. Spanish:Edgar, ...
  5. Portuguese:Edgar, ...
  6. Chinese:爱伦.坡奖, 埃德加, ...
  7. Japanese:エドガー賞, エドガー, ...
  8. Arabic:جائِزَة إِدغار, إِدْغار, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֶדְגַר, ...
  10. Russian:Эдгар, ...
  11. Ukrainian:премія Едгара, Едгар, ...
  12. Hindi:एडगर, ...
EDGAR US
ˈɛdɡər

Definition of EDGAR - Reverso English Dictionary

Abbreviation

abr: Electronic Data-Gathering, Analysis, and RetrievalTECH.USsystem for filing and searching financial documents onlineTECH.US
  • EDGAR helps investors find company reports.
  • EDGAR is required for SEC filings.
  • Companies upload annual reports to EDGAR.
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Origin of EDGAR

Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval

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compliancedatabasedisclosurefilingregulationretrievalsubmissiontransparency

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  5. Portuguese:SABE, ...
  6. Chinese:电子数据收集、分析与检索系统, ...
  7. Japanese:EDGAR, ...
  8. Arabic:إيدغار, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֶדְגַּאר, ...
  10. Russian:EDGAR, ...
  11. Ukrainian:електронна система подання та пошуку фінансових документів, ...
  12. Hindi:EDGAR, ...
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