cet-
a combining form meaning “whale,” used in the formation of compound words.
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cet-
American
CET
British
abbreviation
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Central European Time
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Common External Tariff
Etymology
Origin of cet-
Combining form representing Greek kêtos whale
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CET, and then meet with G-7 leaders at 7 p.m. before a working dinner with them at 7:30 p.m.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
CaixaBank’s CET 1 ratio—a measure of capital strength—was slightly below expectations at 12.44%, partly reflecting the buyback and higher risk-weighed assets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2025
But it's predicted to be cooler - between 24 and 27C - for the later 21:00 CET kick-offs.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2025
In terms of the mean temperature which averages out maximum and minimum temperatures, up to the 26 September it has been nearly four degrees above average in the CET series.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2023
"The man is mad, CET HOMME-LA EST FOL!" said Louis XV. when he heard it.
From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 12 by Thomas Carlyle
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