x
[ ˈeks]
[ˈeks]
plural x's or xs\ ˈek-səz \
1a : the 24th letter of the English alphabet
b : a graphic representation of this letter
c : a speech counterpart of orthographic x
3 : a graphic device for reproducing the letter x
4 : one designated x especially as the 24th in order or class, or the first in an order or class that includes x, y, and sometimes z
6 : something shaped like or marked with the letter X
of a motion picture
: of such a nature that admission is denied to persons under a specified age (such as 17)
—used before the adoption of NC-17
x-ed also x'd or xed\ ˈekst \; x-ing or x'ing\ ˈek-siŋ \
transitive verb
2 : to cancel or obliterate with a series of x's
—usually used with out
//x-ed out the mistake
First Known Use of x
Noun
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Verb
circa 1849, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Adjective
1970, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries near x
Phrases Related to x
More Synonyms and Antonyms ofx
to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it
- x out the names of the people who have already left
- blue-pencil,
- cancel,
- cross (out),
- dele,
- delete,
- edit (out),
- elide,
- kill,
- scratch (out),
- strike (out),
- stroke (out)
More Definitions forx
What It Is
X is an extension to a ticker symbol. It denotes that the security is a mutual fund.
How It Works
For example, Vanguard offers a variety of mutual funds. The tickers end in X.
Why It Matters
Many companies have several different types of securities listed. Extensions help investors understand which securities are which.
Source: Investing Answers
: the 24th letter of the English alphabet
: the Roman numeral that means 10
—used to represent an unknown quantity
plural x's or xs\ ˈek-səz \
1 : the 24th letter of the English alphabet
2 : ten in Roman numerals
3 : an unknown quantity
What is the value of x in the equation x + 2 = 6?
plural x's or xs or x'es or xes\ ˈek-səz \
: the basic or monoploid number of chromosomes of a polyploid series : the number contained in a single genome — compare n sense 1
1 capitalized halogen atom
—used in general formulas (as of trihalomethane CHX3)
1 : a mark used in place of a signature when the maker is incapable of signing his or her name (as because of illiteracy or a physical ailment)
2 : a mark used in indicating a choice or applicable item (as on an insurance form)