slash
/slæʃ/
conjunction
- Used to indicate a combination or alternative, often written as a slash in informal writing.
- The role is for a manager slash coordinator.
- I'm looking for a writer slash editor for the project.
- She works as a designer slash illustrator.
noun
- A long, deep cut or wound made by a sharp object.
- There was a deep slash on the leather sofa.
- The tire had a slash that caused it to go flat.
- The victim had a slash on his arm from the broken glass.
- The symbol (/) used in writing or computing to separate items, indicate fractions, or represent alternatives.
- Use a slash to show the fraction 1/2.
- Type the URL with a slash between the folder names.
- The date is written with a slash, like 3/15/2024.
- A reduction, especially in price or budget.
- There was a slash in the number of employees this year.
- The budget slash affected many school programs.
- The store announced a big slash in winter clothing prices.
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verb
- To cut with a sweeping, violent motion, often using a knife, sword, or other sharp object.
- The attacker slashed the painting with a knife.
- He slashed through the thick vines with his machete.
- The cat slashed at the curtain with its claws.
- To reduce something drastically, especially prices, costs, or budgets.
- The government slashed funding for the program.
- The company had to slash its budget after the financial loss.
- The store slashed prices by 50% during the sale.
- To criticize someone or something harshly.
- The critic slashed the new movie in his review.
- The article slashed the politician's reputation.
- Her boss slashed her proposal during the meeting.
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