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upper case
noun
, Printing.
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upper case
noun
- the top half of a compositor's type case in which capital letters, reference marks, and accents are kept
adjective
- of or relating to capital letters kept in this case and used in the setting or production of printed or typed matter
verb
- tr to print with upper-case letters; capitalize
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Word History and Origins
Origin of upper case1
First recorded in 1675–85
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Example Sentences
Letters that are accented in the lower case are typically not accented in the upper case.
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The stand or cabinet may be placed close against a wall or other frame, as the upper case does not overhang at the back.
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And remember Journal stylestreet gets lower case, Avenue, upper case.
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A little platform is put on the upper case, which projects beyond it all round.
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The "upper case" contains capitals; the "lower case," small letters.
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