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word

See also -word, Word

(noun)
1. A distinct unit of language (sounds in speech or written letters) with a particular meaning, composed of one or more morphemes, and also of one or more phonemes that determine its sound pattern.
  - 1594, William Shakespeare, The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, II.ii
    Polonius: What do you read, my lord?
    Hamlet: Words, words, words.
2. A distinct unit of language which is approved by some authority.
  - 1896, Israel Zangwill, Without Prejudice, p21
    “Ain’t! How often am I to tell you ain’t ain’t a word?”
  - 1999, Linda Greenlaw, The Hungry Ocean, Hyperion, p11
    Fisherwoman isn’t even a word. It’s not in the dictionary.
3. Something promised.
  I give you my word that I will be there on time.
4. News; tidings.
  Have you had any word from John yet?
5. A discussion.
  I want to have a word with you.
6. Spoken-word poetry accompanied by one or two musical instruments and performed as a unit.
7. A unit of text equivalent to five characters and one space.
8. A numerical value with a bit width native to the machine.
9. The written product of group elements and their inverses.
10. A finite string which is not a command or operator.
11. God.
  - See Bible, King James, John 1
12. The Bible.
(verb)
1. To say or write (something) using particular words.
  I’m not sure how to word this letter to the council.
(interjection)
1. An abbreviated form of ; a statement of the acknowledgment of fact with a hint of nonchalant approval.
  - 2004, Shannon Holmes, Never Go Home Again: A Novel, page 218
    " Know what I'm sayin'?" / "Word!" the other man strongly agreed. "Let's do this — "
  - 2007, Gabe Rotter, Duck Duck Wally: A Novel, page 105
    " Not bad at all, man. Worth da wait, dawg. Word." / "You liked it?" I asked dumbly, stoned still, and feeling victorious. / "Yeah, man," said Oral B. "Word up. "
  - 2007, Relentless Aaron The Last Kingpin, page 34
    " I mean, I don't blame you. That's a lotta ass to be satisfied! Word! "

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