si
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Definition of si - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

musicDatedmusical note between sol and do in solfegeDated
  • She sang the scale perfectly, ending on a high si.
  • The choir held the si note beautifully.
  • He practiced the si note repeatedly to perfect his pitch.
seventh ti
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square-dance move where dancers circle back to back
The caller instructed the dancers to perform a do-si-do.

Origin of si

Italian/Spanish, sì/si (yes)

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measurement
basic unit of length in SI system
SI units
modern version based on meter, kilogram, second, etc
science
the SI unit of absorbed radiation dose
measurement
SI unit of volume equal to a cube with 1mm sides
electricity
SI unit of electric charge, 1 ampere per second
measurement
unit of mass, base unit in SI, equals one thousand grams
measurement
SI unit for measuring speed or velocity
metrology
SI unit of time equal to 10⁻⁹ seconds

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  1. French:si, ...
  2. German:si, ...
  3. Italian:si, ...
  4. Spanish:nota si, ...
  5. Portuguese:si, ...
  6. Chinese:西音, ...
  7. Japanese:シ, ...
  8. Arabic:سي, ...
  9. Hebrew:תו סִי, ...
  10. Russian:си, ...
  11. Ukrainian:сі, ...
  12. Hindi:सी, ...
Si
saɪ

Definition of Si - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
namesshort form of the name Simon
  • Si is coming to the party tonight.
nickname
2.
elementTECH.chemical symbol for siliconTECH.
  • Si is used extensively in electronic circuits.
silicon
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Origin of Si

Latin, silicium (flint)

Examples of Si in a sentence

  • Everyone was excited to see Si at the reunion.
  • Si is a fundamental component in solar panels.
  • The lab experiment required pure Si.

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  5. Portuguese:Si, ...
  6. Chinese:西, 硅, ...
  7. Japanese:サイ, Si, ...
  8. Arabic:سي, رَمْز سِيليكون, ...
  9. Hebrew:סַיי, Si, ...
  10. Russian:Сай, Si, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Сай, Si, ...
  12. Hindi:साई, Si, ...
SI
ˌɛsˈaɪ

Definition of SI - Reverso English Dictionary

Acronym

1.
acr: Sports Illustratedmagazine about sports news and famous athletes
  • I read SI every week for the latest updates.
2.
acr: supporting informationextra details that help explain something
  • Please check the SI for extra details on the report.
3.
acr: systems integrationTECH.combining different systems to work togetherTECH.
  • The company specializes in SI for large businesses.
integration unification
4.
acr: Staten IslandRareborough of New York City located on an islandRare
  • I took the ferry to SI yesterday.
Staten Island
5.
acr: Smithsonian InstitutionRaregroup of museums and research centersRare
  • The SI has many museums and research centers across the country.
Smithsonian
6.
acr: statutory instrumentRarelegal document with rules or ordersRare
  • The new SI was approved by the government.
directive regulation
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standard measure in the International System of Units
The meter is an SI unit for length.
joint connecting spine and pelvis
The doctor checked my SI joint for pain.

Examples of SI in a sentence

  • My dad collects old SI issues.
  • The report included SI for clarity.
  • SI was provided to support the findings.
  • They implemented SI to improve efficiency.
  • SI is crucial for seamless operations.
  • My cousin lives in SI near the beach.

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  1. French:Sports Illustrated, informations complémentaires, ...
  2. German:SI, Zusatzinformationen, ...
  3. Italian:Sports Illustrated, SI, ...
  4. Spanish:SI, información complementaria, ...
  5. Portuguese:SI, informação complementar, ...
  6. Chinese:体育画报, 补充信息, ...
  7. Japanese:SI, 補足情報, ...
  8. Arabic:مجلة سبورتس إلوستريتد, معلومات داعمة, ...
  9. Hebrew:ספורטס אילוסטרייטד, מֵידָע תּוֹמֵךְ, ...
  10. Russian:SI, Вспомогательная информация, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Спортс Ілюстрейтед, допоміжна інформація, ...
  12. Hindi:स्पोर्ट्स इलस्ट्रेटेड, सहायक जानकारी, ...
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