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7 days ago · The meaning of DICTIONARY is a reference source in print or electronic form containing words usually alphabetically arranged along with ...

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What It Means. To deter someone is to discourage or prevent them from acting. To deter a thing is to stop or limit it. // The heavy fines aim to deter ...

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4 days ago · The meaning of DEFINITION is a statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol. How to use definition in a sentence.