Definitions of word
noun a unit of language that native speakers can identify
“words are the blocks from which sentences are made”
“he hardly said ten words all morning”
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noun a brief statement
“he didn't say a word about it”
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statement
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
noun a verbal command for action
“when I give the word, charge!”
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order
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
noun an exchange of views on some topic
“we had a word or two about it”
synonyms:discussion, give-and-take
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language, oral communication, speech, speech communication, spoken communication, spoken language, voice communication
(language) communication by word of mouth
noun a promise
“he gave his word”
synonyms:parole, word of honor
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promise
a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
noun a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group
synonyms:countersign, parole, password, watchword
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arcanum, secret
information known only to a special group
positive identification
evidence proving that you are who you say you are; evidence establishing that you are among the group of people already known to the system; recognition by the system leads to acceptance
noun information about recent and important events
synonyms:intelligence, news, tidings
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good word
good news
latest
the most recent news or development
update
news that updates your information
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info, information
a message received and understood
noun a word is a string of bits stored in computer memory
“large computers use words up to 64 bits long”
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computer memory unit
a unit for measuring computer memory
verb put into words or an expression
synonyms:articulate, formulate, give voice, phrase
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evince, express, show
give expression to