W


Meaning of W in English

W 1

(also w )

■ noun ( plural Ws or W's )

1》 the twenty-third letter of the alphabet.

2》 denoting the next after V in a set of items, categories, etc.

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W 2

■ abbreviation

1》 (in tables of sports results) games won.

2》 watt(s).

3》 West or Western.

4》 Cricket (on scorecards) wicket(s).

■ symbol the chemical element tungsten. [from mod. L. wolframium .]

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