Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- abbreviation second
- abbreviation secretary
- abbreviation section
- abbreviation sector
- abbreviation Latin secundum (according to)
- abbreviation security
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Examples
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– Perlmutter (CO): Limits the Building Energy Performance Labeling Program in sec. 204 of the bill to new construction only.
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Instead, the agency relied on its “ancilllary jurisdiction,” set forth in sec. 4 (i) of the Communications Act: “The Commission may perform any and all acts, ... and issue such orders, not inconsistent with this chapter, as may be necessary in the execution of its functions.”
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Then the husband said he'll just call his sec. and maybe go there later this afternoon.
Bisaya Bloggers 2008
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I don't know all the people's names so forgive me, but the US women's team won the gold for the relay and they beat the old record by like 2 sec. which is ages in olympic time lol.
chsturtle Diary Entry chsturtle 2004
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If the water turns cold, simply turn off the water, wait a sec. then turn it back on to ignite the on demand heater.
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Telmex's Infinitum has download speeds of "hasta" or up to 1 and 2 megs and much slower upload speeds of up to 128 and 256 kb/sec.
high speed internet 2009
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Wait a sec. you mean we are going to take a day and think about our response this time.
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The speed of sound (standard) is 343 meter/sec. or about 1,125 fps.
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Ms. Clinton does not have the credentials to become our next sec. of state.
Live Blog: Clinton’s Confirmation Hearing - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com 2009
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I forgot anybody else was even up in that piece for a sec.
Real wifeys Meesha Mink 2011
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