t
a random variable having a t distribution.
the statistic resulting from a t-test.
Other definitions for 't (2 of 12)
a shortened form of it, before or after a verb, as in 'twas, 'tis, do't, see't.
Other definitions for T (3 of 12)
or t
the 20th letter of the English alphabet, a consonant.
any spoken sound represented by the letter T or t, as in tub, but, or butter.
something having the shape of a T.
a written or printed representation of the letter T or t.
a device, as a printer's type, for reproducing the letter T or t.
Other definitions for T (4 of 12)
Origin of T
4Other definitions for T (5 of 12)
Other definitions for T (6 of 12)
the 20th in order or in a series.
(sometimes lowercase) the medieval Roman numeral for 160.: Compare Roman numerals.
Other definitions for t- (7 of 12)
Chemistry. tertiary.
Other definitions for T- (8 of 12)
U.S. Military. (in designations of aircraft) trainer: T-11.
Other definitions for -t (9 of 12)
variant of -ed1 used in forming the past tense or past participle of certain verbs, usually occurring when the final consonant of the stem is voiceless, a lateral, or a nasal and there is internal vowel change in the root: slept; felt; dreamt.
Other definitions for t. (10 of 12)
in the time of.
Origin of t.
10Other definitions for t. (11 of 12)
Football. tackle.
taken from.
tare.
teaspoon; teaspoonful.
temperature.
tenor.
Grammar. tense.
territory.
time.
tome.
ton.
town.
township.
transit.
transitive.
troy.
Other definitions for T. (12 of 12)
tablespoon; tablespoonful.
Territory.
Township.
Tuesday.
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How to use t in a sentence
Marvin takes off his t-shirt and dives into his swimming pool.
The Story Behind Lee Marvin’s Liberty Valance Smile | Robert Ward | January 3, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTThere was a handy distraction in the Che t-shirt the tourist was wearing while celebrating the death.
The Life and Hard Times Of The Family A Cuban Defector Left Behind | Brin-Jonathan Butler | December 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTSome of Dr. Stephen t. Colbert D.F.A.'s best moments behind the desk.
The Ultimate 'Colbert Report' Supercut | The Daily Beast Video | December 18, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHe was standing on the corner and wearing only a t-shirt and jeans, and this was 11:30 at night and it was really cold.
Following the pre-recession excess of t-Pain and Akon, hip-hop was in search of greater authenticity.
Future Makes Us Rethink Everything We Thought We Knew About Rap Artists | Luke Hopping | December 15, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
There'll be heaps uh fun in the Cypress Hills country when they get t' runnin' the whisky-jacks out.
Raw Gold | Bertrand W. SinclairAn with that I laid down on the settee, an felt orful bad, an the more I tho't about it, the wus I felt.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; | VariousI've tried to teach lots of folks; an' sum learns quick, an' some don't never learn; it's jest 's 't strikes 'em.
Ramona | Helen Hunt JacksonBut ef Jos keeps on, airnin' ez much ez he hez so fur, he's goin' ter pay the Injun part on 't, when he cums.
Ramona | Helen Hunt JacksonIt's easy for a prisoner t' slip a note to a friend that happens t' be mountin' guard.
Raw Gold | Bertrand W. Sinclair
British Dictionary definitions for t (1 of 6)
T
/ (tiː) /
the 20th letter and 16th consonant of the modern English alphabet
a speech sound represented by this letter, usually a voiceless alveolar stop, as in tame
something shaped like a T
(in combination): a T-junction
to a T in every detail; perfectly: the work suited her to a T
British Dictionary definitions for t (2 of 6)
British Dictionary definitions for 't (3 of 6)
it
British Dictionary definitions for T (4 of 6)
absolute temperature
tera-
chem tritium
biochem thymine
tesla
surface tension
Thailand (international car registration)
British Dictionary definitions for T- (5 of 6)
trainer (aircraft): T-37
British Dictionary definitions for t. (6 of 6)
commerce tare
teaspoon(ful)
temperature
music tempo
tenor
grammar tense
ton(s)
transitive
Origin of t.
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Scientific definitions for T
Abbreviation of temperature, tesla, thymine
The symbol for the isotope tritium.
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Other Idioms and Phrases with t
see dot the i's and cross the t's; to a T.
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