"XYZ" meaning in All languages combined

See XYZ on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /ˌɛks.waɪˈzɛd/ [UK], /ˌɛks.waɪˈzi/ [US] Forms: XYZs [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} XYZ (plural XYZs)
  1. The color space of the tristimulus values X, Y, and Z.
    Sense id: en-XYZ-en-noun-xzyKpRia
  2. A generic placeholder representing a specific name or thing.
    Sense id: en-XYZ-en-noun-6TTHpowZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 20 51 12 17
  3. (web design, cartography) Describing a URL scheme for providing map tiles, where X and Y refer to coordinates, while Z refers to zoom level. Categories (topical): Cartography, Web design
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Related terms: for XYZ reasons

Phrase [English]

IPA: /ˌɛks.waɪˈzɛd/ [UK], /ˌɛks.waɪˈzi/ [US]
Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} XYZ
  1. Initialism of examine your zipper: a discreet warning that one’s trouser fly is undone. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, initialism Alternative form of: examine your zipper (extra: a discreet warning that one’s trouser fly is undone) Synonyms: star in the east Related terms: I see London, I see France
    Sense id: en-XYZ-en-phrase-mqSaFXo3

Proper name [German]

Head templates: {{head|de|proper noun}} XYZ
  1. used to replace a random personal name when describing a possible situation or when having forgotten the name in question
    Sense id: en-XYZ-de-name-7-CsVVI6 Categories (other): German entries with incorrect language header

Download JSON data for XYZ meaning in All languages combined (3.6kB)

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  "word": "XYZ"
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