one-off
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Chiefly British. adjective
1.
done, occurring, or made only once; one-shot.
noun
2.
something occurring, done, or made only once.
Origin:
1935–40
1935–40
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| one-off | |
| —n | |
| (Brit) Also: one-shot | |
| a. something that is carried out or made only once | |
| b. (as modifier): a one-off job | |
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One-off
is always a great word to know.
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Example sentences
One alternative to a free float is a one-off appreciation.
It also muddles up one-off emissions from deforestation with ongoing pollution.
Yes, the one-off devaluation will destroy the savings of old people.
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