"DX" meaning in English

See DX in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} DX (not comparable)
  1. (automotive) Abbreviation of deluxe. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, not-comparable Alternative form of: deluxe Categories (topical): Automotive Coordinate_terms (deluxe): GS (english: grand sport), GT (english: grand touring), LE (english: limited edition, luxury edition), SE (english: special edition), LX (english: luxury), SX (english: super, special), L (english: limited, luxury), R [racing, sports, hobbies, lifestyle], S (english: sport, special, super)
    Sense id: en-DX-en-adj-BVHxlK42 Topics: automotive, transport, vehicles

Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} DX
  1. (computing) Abbreviation of double precision. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of Alternative form of: double precision Categories (topical): Computing
    Sense id: en-DX-en-noun-DS8o~gaq Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 6 29 16 21 13 10 6 Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
  2. (radio) Long-distance contact with or reception of a distant radio station. Categories (topical): Radio
    Sense id: en-DX-en-noun-Bd3foIc3 Topics: broadcasting, media, radio
  3. (programming) Synonym of DevEx (“developer experience”) Categories (topical): Programming Synonyms: DevEx [synonym, synonym-of]

Verb

Forms: DXs [present, singular, third-person], DXing [participle, present], DXed [participle, past], DXed [past]
Head templates: {{en-verb}} DX (third-person singular simple present DXs, present participle DXing, simple past and past participle DXed)
  1. (radio) To receive and identify a long-distance broadcast, such as one by a distant AM, FM, or TV broadcast station. Categories (topical): Radio
    Sense id: en-DX-en-verb-dqwZAlv5 Topics: broadcasting, media, radio
  2. (amateur radio) To complete a long-distance two-way radio information exchange, especially on amateur radio bands. Categories (topical): Amateur radio
    Sense id: en-DX-en-verb-ciaAVPJE

Inflected forms

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