res

[ reez, reys ]

/ riz, reɪs /

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noun, plural res.Chiefly Law.

an object or thing; matter.

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Origin of res

First recorded in 1850–55, res is from the Latin word rēs

Other definitions for res (2 of 3)

RES

abbreviation Immunology.

reticuloendothelial system.

Other definitions for res (3 of 3)

res.

abbreviation

research.

reserve.

residence.

resident; residents.

resigned.

resolution.

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How to use res in a sentence

Reid supported the anti-flag-burning amendment then and backs S.J. Res.
The Democrats’ Free-Speech Hypocrisy|Lloyd Green|May 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Maariv, p. 1/NRG Hebrew) Netanyahu's point man on Bedouin relocation says plan still on track - Maj. Gen. (res.
Bedouin Relocation Plan Still On Track?|Orly Halpern|December 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The 8.9-inch tablet will also have a high-res screen and an 8-megapixel camera on board.
Bezos: Kindle HDX Won't Make Money, and I Don't Care|CNBC|September 25, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Indeed, Gillibrand and Kirk include in their resolution a “resolved” clause clearly drawn from the clause in S. Res.
The Senate On Gaza|Lara Friedman|November 15, 2012|DAILY BEAST

Two major differences between the current resolution and S. Res.
The Senate On Gaza|Lara Friedman|November 15, 2012|DAILY BEAST
De widder she try to git her to say she wouldn' do it, but I never waited to hear de res'.
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Complete|Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)
Sometimes dey'd pull up at de sho' en take a res' b'fo' dey started acrost, so by de talk I got to know all 'bout de killin'.
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Complete|Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)
Neither Power has been able to avoid the feeling, mea res agitur, paries cum proximus ardet.
The Cradle of Mankind|W.A. Wigram
She don't know anything of my whereabouts—res'dence, I mean; and thinks I met you in her room for the first time.
Rhoda Fleming, Complete|George Meredith
The ant, as the Latin puts it, in suis factis res monstrat spirituales.
Selections from Early Middle English 1130-1250: Part II: Notes|Various

British Dictionary definitions for res (1 of 2)

res

/ Latin (reɪs) /

noun plural res

a thing, matter, or object

British Dictionary definitions for res (2 of 2)

res.

abbreviation for

residence

resides

resigned

resolution

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