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charactery
char·ac·ter·y
/
ˈkær
ɪk
tə
ri, -tri
/
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[
kar
-ik-t
uh
-ree, -tree
]
Show IPA
noun
1.
the use of
characters
or symbols for the
expression
of meaning.
2.
characters
or symbols collectively.
Origin:
1580–90;
character
+
-y
3
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charactery
(ˈkærɪktərɪ, -trɪ)
—
n
,
pl
-teries
1.
the use of symbols to express thoughts
2.
the group of symbols so used
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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