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a computer font whose characters are held in memory as series of dots.

QUIZZES

Are you aware how often people swap around “their,” “there,” and “they’re”? Prove you have more than a fair grasp over these commonly confused words.

Question 1 of 7

Which one of these commonly confused words can act as an adverb or a pronoun?

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First recorded in 1985–90; bit³ + -mapped + font²

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