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ens

  [enz, ens]
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–noun, plural en⋅ti⋅a  [en-shee-uh, -tee-uh] , Metaphysics.
an existing or real thing; an entity.
Origin:
< L ēns, prp. of esse to be
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Ens.

 
Ensign.

en

  [en]
–noun
1. the letter N, n.
2. Also called nut. Printing. half of the width of an em.
–adjective
3. Printing. having the area of an en quad or the length of an en: en quad; en dash.
Origin:
1785–95
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en   (ěn)   
n.  

  1. The letter n.

  2. Printing A space equal to half the width of an em.

ENS or Ens.  
abbr.  ensign
en·sign   (ěn'sən, -sīn')   
n.  

  1. A national flag displayed on ships and aircraft, often with the special insignia of a branch or unit of the armed forces.

  2. A standard or banner, as of a military unit.

  3. Archaic A standard-bearer.

  4. (ěn'sən) Abbr. ENS

    1. A commissioned rank in the U.S. Navy or Coast Guard that is below lieutenant junior grade.

    2. One who holds this rank.

    3. A badge of office or power; an emblem: "I want the seals of power and place,/The ensigns of command,/Charged by the people's unbought grace,/To rule my native land" (John Quincy Adams).

    4. A sign; a token.

    1. A badge of office or power; an emblem: "I want the seals of power and place,/The ensigns of command,/Charged by the people's unbought grace,/To rule my native land" (John Quincy Adams).

    2. A sign; a token.


[Middle English ensigne, from Old French enseigne, from Latin īnsignia, insignia; see insignia.]
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ENS body
See Ecole Normale Superieure

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Abbreviations & Acronyms
ENS

  1. ensign

  2. ethylnorepinephrine

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