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View synonyms for sec

sec

1

[ sek ]

adjective

  1. (of wines) dry; not sweet.


sec

2

[ sek ]

noun

, Informal.

sec

3

SEC

4
or S.E.C.
U.S. Government.
  1. Securities and Exchange Commission: a board, consisting of five members, charged with regulating the public offer and sale of securities.

sec.

5

abbreviation for

  1. second.
  2. secondary.
  3. secretary.
  4. section.
  5. sector.
  6. according to.

sec.

1

abbreviation for

  1. second (of time)
  2. secondary
  3. secretary
  4. section
  5. sector
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SEC

2

abbreviation for

  1. Securities and Exchange Commission
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sec

3

/ sɛk /

adjective

  1. (of wines) dry
  2. (of champagne) of medium sweetness
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sec

4

/ sɛk /

noun

  1. informal.
    short for second 2

    wait a sec

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sec

5

/ sɛk /

abbreviation for

  1. secant
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sec

  1. Abbreviation of secant
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Word History and Origins

Origin of sec1

From French, dating back to 1885–90; sack 3

Origin of sec2

First recorded in 1955–60; by shortening

Origin of sec3

From the Latin word secundum
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Word History and Origins

Origin of sec1

C19: from French, from Latin siccus
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Example Sentences

The jump from the Big Sky Conference to the SEC had been going great, the points were pouring in, a faucet that couldn’t be stopped.

The SEC didn’t even require him to admit his responsibility.

Meanwhile, 54% believe it's important for Vice President Kamala Harris to take a clear position on crypto, though opinions are mixed on how her stance opposing restrictive SEC rules will influence votes.

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Even after he got interest from Georgia, coaches from smaller schools doubted he would ever play for the Bulldogs, asking Poag what would happen when a big SEC defender lined up against him.

Several chains, including Panera, Jack in the Box, Chipotle and Buffalo Wild Wings, have been testing Miso’s technology since 2021, SEC filings show.

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