I
n.
~ulator, device for setting a margin
1) to set a ~
bill
( colloq. ) ( AE )
2) to pick up the ~ for (she picked up the ~ for everyone)
3) the ~ for
II
v. ( colloq. ) ( AE )
1) ( d ; tr. ) ('to identify') to ~ as (she was ~bed as a leading contender)
2) ( d ; tr. ) ('to designate') to ~ for (large sums were ~bed for school construction)