"triple-E" meaning in All languages combined

See triple-E on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more triple-E [comparative], most triple-E [superlative]
Etymology: From having three "E"'s in the initialism. Head templates: {{en-adjective}} triple-E (comparative more triple-E, superlative most triple-E)
  1. Alternative form of EEE Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: EEE
    Sense id: en-triple-E-en-adj-f8INI~fn Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 48 52
  2. Alternative form of EEE
    (Canada, politics) Abbreviation of elected, effective, equal.
    Tags: Canada, abbreviation, alt-of Alternative form of: elected, effective, equal Categories (topical): Politics
    Sense id: en-triple-E-en-adj-VP3whTtZ Categories (other): Canadian English, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 48 52 Topics: government, politics
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: triple E Related terms: double E, triple A, triple-A, triple X, triple-X

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  ],
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