Definition
Definition of X - Reverso English Dictionary
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1.
symbolmark used to indicate choice
- Put an X next to your choice.
2.
mathsymbol for multiplication
- In math, 3 x 4 equals 12.
3.
numbersRoman numeral for 10
- X is the Roman numeral for 10.
4.
alphabetthe 24th letter of the alphabet
- X is the 24th letter of the alphabet.
5.
transportationUS crossing or intersection, especially in North AmericaUS
- The train stopped at the X.
6.
mediaUS describes something obscene or explicitUS
- That magazine is X rated.
7.
unknown valueTECH. represents an unknown value in math or scienceTECH.
- Solve for X in the equation.
8.
unknown letterTECH. variable in mathematicsTECH.
- Solve for x in the equation.
9.
entertainmentTECH. US movie rating for adults onlyTECH. US
- The film was rated X.
10.
- He was caught selling X at the club.
11.
- Some old inscriptions use X to mean Christ.
12.
unknown nameRare placeholder for an unknown or hidden nameRare
- The suspect was called Mr. X.
13.
- He loves X sports.
14.
sportsTECH. US spot behind the goal in lacrosseTECH. US
- He passed the ball from X.
15.
identityTECH. intersex or non-binary gender markerTECH.
- Her passport lists X as her gender.
16.
writingDated mark made by someone who cannot write a signatureDated
- He signed the form with an X.
Expressions with X
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two-player paper-and-pencil game where players mark three-in-a-row
We played X's and O's during the break.
seems less important when compared to something else
The bonus was welcome, but it pales beside the chance to lead.
special talent or quality
He has the X factor that makes him a star.
picture made using X-rays
The doctor examined the X-ray of my arm.
ready to participate in an activity or event
Are you game to join us for karaoke tonight?
containing explicit sexual content or nudity
The movie was X-rated due to its explicit scenes.
nickname for King's Cross, a place in London
Let's meet at King's X after work.
participants who did not win or succeed
Diaz, Chen, and Patel also ran, but none came close to winning.
people born mid-1960s to early 1980s with shared experiences
Generation X values independence and was born in the 1970s.
code name for a secretive and dangerous operative
The spy was known only as Venomous Agent X.
brand of precision cutting tools
He used an X-Acto to cut the paper.
chromosome found singly in male cells
Men have one X chromosome and one Y chromosome.
server operating system by Apple for Mac computers
Mac OS X Server is used in many educational institutions.
related to the X chromosome in genetics
Hemophilia is an X-linked disorder.
extension for Elasticsearch to add functionalities
Install the X-Pack plugin for monitoring.
electromagnetic radiation of high energy and short wavelength
X-radiation is used in medical imaging to view inside the human body.
genetic disorder causing weak immune system in boys
X-SCID is diagnosed early in infants.
official rating showing a film is only for adults
The movie received an X-certificate from the board.
former name of Apple's computer operating system
I upgraded my laptop from OS X to macOS.
Terms with X included in their meaning
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marking
mark something with an X
message
mark 'X' in a message to show affection
science
radiation with wavelengths shorter than light but longer than X-rays
comics
fictional mutant superhero and member of the X-Men
symbol of death
two bones placed in an X shape, symbolizing death or danger
medical imaging
medical test using X-rays to make body images
mathematics
numeral using Roman letters like I, V, X
biology
person born with a vulva and two X chromosomes
mathematics
two-dimensional coordinate system defined by x and y axes
abr: Computed Tomography scan
medical test using x-rays to make body images
medical imaging
medical device that uses X-rays to create detailed images of the body
flag
the flag of Scotland with a white X cross
abr: radiology technologist / radiology technician
person who takes x-rays in a hospital
acr: computed tomography
medical scan that uses X-rays
medical
X-ray image of breast tissue for cancer screening
medical
X-ray examination of breasts to find abnormalities
particle counting
unit in chemistry for 6.022 x 10^23 particles of a substance
chemistry
unit of measurement in chemistry representing 6.022 x 10^23 particles
games
game on a grid with two players using O and X symbols
medical
X-ray image of blood vessels after contrast injection
mathematics
the region between a curve and the x-axis
medical
white sulfate drink doctors use to make organs visible on X-rays
abr: Computerized Axial Tomography scan
medical test using X-rays to see inside the body
scan
medical imaging method using X-rays to make cross-sectional body images
Examples of X in a sentence
Draw an X to indicate your answer. The sign 'x' is used in algebra. The equation uses 'x' to denote multiplication. The clock struck X times. He marked the spot with an X. X marks the spot on the treasure map.
The variable X is often used in algebra. The bus will wait at the X. Meet me at the X after school. The film was given an X rating. Some websites have X content warnings. Let X equal the missing number. X is used to represent the variable. Find the value of X. In algebra, X often represents an unknown. That movie received an X rating for its content. Only adults can watch X films in this theater. Some teens experiment with X at parties. The police found X hidden in his backpack. X is often used in holiday greetings. Some people write X instead of Christ in notes. The letter was signed by X. We replaced her name with X in the report. That trick was totally X! She bought an X bike for the race. The attacker waited at X for the pass. She scored after dodging from X. The form allows you to select X as your gender marker. Some countries recognize X on official documents. She made an X on the dotted line. His X was witnessed by two people.
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- French:croix, x, ...
- German:X, Malzeichen, ...
- Italian:X, per, ...
- Spanish:X, símbolo de multiplicación, ...
- Portuguese:X, multiplicação, ...
- Chinese:叉号, 乘号, ...
- Japanese:×印, 掛け算の記号×, ...
- Arabic:عَلامَة إِكْس, ضَرْب, ...
- Hebrew:סִימָן X, כֶּפֶל, ...
- Russian:крестик, знак умножения, ...
- Ukrainian:позначка X, х, ...
- Hindi:X, गुणा चिह्न, ...
Definition of x- - Reverso English Dictionary
Abbreviation
1.
abr: ex-prefix indicating a former status or position
- The x-mayor attended the ceremony quietly.
2.
abr: cross-shows something is across or through something else
- The x-country race was very tough.
Origin of x-
English, x (unknown quantity)
Examples of x- in a sentence
An x-member of the board filed the complaint. The x-ray revealed a fracture. She took the x-Atlantic flight.
View all translations of x-
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- French:ex-, préfixe " trans- ", ...
- German:Ex-, X-, ...
- Italian:ex, x-, ...
- Spanish:ex, a c. t., ...
- Portuguese:ex-, x-, ...
- Chinese:前任, 跨-, ...
- Japanese:前, クロス, ...
- Arabic:سابِق, عبر, ...
- Hebrew:לְשֶׁעָבָר, חוֹצֶה-, ...
- Russian:бывший, кросс-, ...
- Ukrainian:префікс екс- для позначення колишньої посади, крос-, ...
- Hindi:पूर्व, क्रॉस-, ...
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