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from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • noun a wood or metal receptacle placed on a desk to hold incoming material requiring attention, especially documents.

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  • noun UK, Ireland A desktop organizer; in-box, in-basket.
  • noun by extension The amount of new work yet to be done.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun a wood or metal receptacle placed on your desk to hold your incoming material

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