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x (1)

x [ eks ] or X


noun  (plural x's) (plural X's or Xs)
Definition:
 
1. 24th letter of English alphabet: the 24th letter of the English alphabet, representing a consonant sound

2. letter "x" written: a written representation of the letter "x"

3. "x" indicating something: an x-shaped mark used for indicating a vote, showing that something is incorrect, representing a kiss, or representing a signature by somebody who cannot write

4. Roman numeral: the Roman numeral for 10



transitive verb  (past and past participle x-ed or x'ed, present participle x-ing or x'ing, 3rd person present singular x-es or x'es) (past and past participle X-ed or X'ed, present participle X-ing or X'ing, 3rd person present singular X-es or X'es)
Definition:
 
mark something with "x": to mark or sign something with an "x"

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