"10Xer" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˌtɛn.ˈɛks.ɚ/ [General-American], /ˌtɛn.ˈɛks.ə/ [Received-Pronunciation] Forms: 10Xers [plural]
Rhymes: -ɛksə(ɹ) Etymology: 10 + x + -er, where x represents the multiplication symbol ×. Etymology templates: {{af|en|10|x|-er|id3=occupation}} 10 + x + -er, {{m|mul|×}} × Head templates: {{en-noun}} 10Xer (plural 10Xers)
  1. (business) A particularly talented and productive engineer, thought to be capable of doing the work of ten typical engineers. Categories (topical): Business Synonyms: 10xer Related terms: 10x developer
    Sense id: en-10Xer-en-noun-JlSlsIvc Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -er (occupation) Topics: business

Inflected forms

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