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E (2)

E [ ee ] (plural E's or Es)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. 'E'-shaped object: something shaped like a letter 'E'

2. music 3rd note in C major: the third note of a scale in C major

3. music something that produces E: a string, key, or pipe tuned to produce the note E

4. music scale beginning on E: a scale or key that starts on the note E

5. music written symbol of E: a graphic representation of the tone of E

6. education 5th highest grade: the fifth highest grade in a series, e.g. a grade indicating that a student's work is of very low quality

7. drugs ecstasy: the drug ecstasy, or a tablet of the drug ( slang )

8. social sciences casual worker: in the market research system that classifies people according to their employment, a casual worker or somebody who is dependent on the state

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