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text
[tekst]
noun
the main body of matter in a manuscript, book, newspaper, etc., as distinguished from notes, appendixes, headings, illustrations, etc.
the original words of an author or speaker, as opposed to a translation, paraphrase, commentary, or the like.
The newspaper published the whole text of the speech.
the actual wording of anything written or printed.
You have not kept to the text of my remarks.
any of the various forms in which a writing exists.
The text is a medieval transcription.
the wording adopted by an editor as representing the original words of an author.
the authoritative text of Catullus.
any theme or topic; subject.
the words of a song or the like.
a textbook.
a short passage of Scripture, especially one chosen in proof of a doctrine or as the subject of a sermon.
The text he chose was the Sermon on the Mount.
the letter of the Holy Scripture, or the Scriptures themselves.
Printing.
type, as distinguished from illustrations, margins, etc.
Linguistics.a unit of connected speech or writing, especially composed of more than one sentence, that forms a cohesive whole.
anything considered to be a subject for analysis by or as if by methods of literary criticism.
Digital Technology.a text message.
verb (used without object)
to send a text message.
Texting while driving is an accident asking to happen.
verb (used with object)
to send a text message about or containing.
He texted congratulations to his niece on her new job.
to send a text message to.
The only way I can ever reach her is to text her.
text
/ ɛ /
noun
the main body of a printed or written work as distinct from commentary, notes, illustrations, etc
the words of something printed or written
(often plural) a book prescribed as part of a course of study
computing the words printed, written, or displayed on a visual display unit
the original exact wording of a work, esp the Bible, as distinct from a revision or translation
a short passage of the Bible used as a starting point for a sermon or adduced as proof of a doctrine
the topic or subject of a discussion or work
printing any one of several styles of letters or types
short for textbook
short for text message
verb
to send a text message from a mobile phone
Other Word Forms
- textless adjective
- ˈٱٱ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of text1
Word History and Origins
Origin of text1
Example Sentences
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers raided the Ambiance Apparel garment factory June 6, the couple’s 15- and 19-year-old children had texted their father in a panic.
After he drove off, he texted: “Thank you so much for helping me today. God bless you.”
There were no clues as to the authorship of the leaked text, however.
The French recruited their sample for their national citizens’ convention on climate by sending out 400,000 text messages.
The next step is for a full legal text to be finalised, which Lammy said all parties were "committed to completing as quickly as possible".
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When To Use
Text is the exact, original words written by an author. Text is also a specific work as written by the original author. Text is also commonly used to refer to a text message or to send a text message. Text has several other senses as a noun.Text refers to the actual words written in a book, newspaper, blog post, or any other written work. Pictures, charts, and other images are not text. When you read something, you are looking at text and using your language skills to get meaning out of it. Something that doesn’t contain any text is textless.Real-life examples: Books, newspapers, and magazines all contain a lot of text. Even picture books or art books might have text to describe the images.Used in a sentence: The news editor broke up the large amount of text by putting charts and photographs between paragraphs. Related to this sense, text refers to specific written works as they were created by the original author. For example, if your teacher asks you to consult the text of Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Raven,” they want you to read the exact words of the poem that Poe wrote rather than a synopsis or a translation by a different writer.Used in a sentence: I think most people would find the Lord of the Rings movies more exciting than the original text. Text also refers to a text message, an electronic message sent by mobile devices and some computer apps.Real-life examples: If you own a smartphone, you probably send and receive texts almost every day. Your friends, family, and cellphone company are all likely to send you texts.Used in a sentence: My sister sent me a text about the $10 I owe her. Text also means to send a text message.Used in a sentence: She spends a lot of time texting her friends.
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