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revised

— adjective improved or brought up to date a revised edition — adjective altered or revised by rephrasing or by adding or deleting material the amended bill passed easily

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single Adjective

— A single thing is the only one. In large baking dish, arrange chicken pieces in single layer. — You use single to stress how many or how few. I hate going to work every single day and listening to people yell at each other. I haven't heard a single word of thanks. Eastern Canada is the world's largest single source of newsprint. I don't think we should give them a single thing. — A single person is not married. The single mother of two spends weekends with her kids. I used to go out a lot when I was single.

single Noun

— A single is a song that is sold or put out by itself (or with one other song), not on an album. Today she releases her live version of Birthday, the first single from an upcoming tour album. — In baseball and cricket, a single is a hit that enables a runner to score a point. — In baseball a single is a hit that enables the player to move to first base. — Singles is a game where each side has only one player, especially in tennis. — Singles are people who are not married or not in a romantic relationship. You'll pay no tax if your income falls below $50,000 for a married couple, $35,000 for singles. — A single is a hotel room for one person. I reserved a single in Montreal.

single Verb

— In baseball if you single, you hit the ball and are able to run to first base. The batter singled to right field. — If you single something out, you identify it, often to give it special attention. She was singled out as the best student in the class.

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negotiate Verb

— If you negotiate with somebody about something, you each give your own ideas and try to reach an agreement. Owens and his boss are still negotiating. I was still negotiating for the best rate. She repeated her long-held belief that no country can negotiate with terrorists. The US and Canada then negotiated an agreement that was completed in 1987. The city's Peace Officers Association is currently negotiating a new contract with the city. He made it clear that he would not negotiate. I disagree that it is a relatively easy matter to negotiate over hostages. The United States is willing to negotiate or see negotiations proceed with Iran. Carter was known as the president who negotiated peace between Egypt and Israel. The United Automobile Workers union negotiated good pension and health benefits with the American automakers. Ontario has taken a leading role in negotiating lower prices for many drugs. He didn't want to sign a particular contract with no opportunity to negotiate the terms of that contract. — If you negotiate a difficult area, you successfully move over or through it. Drivers still consider it a challenge to negotiate the long, desolate stretches of road with few services. American Indian students used Indian play to explore, comment on, and negotiate their identities as young Indians.

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text Noun

— Text is written language (often academic). The text is OK, but we need to change the graphics before we publish. You can see the text of what they are saying there at the bottom of the screen. — A text is a textbook (American English). Did you buy the text for the accounting course? — A text is a message from a cell phone. I'll give you a text on your phone about tonight's concert.

text Verb

— If you text someone, you send them a text message on their cell phone. Will you text me tomorrow?

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