Entries: meaning, definitions and examples

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[ ˈɛntriːz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in a dictionary

Individual words or phrases with their corresponding explanations or translations, typically arranged alphabetically and accessed through a search function.

Synonyms

article, item, term, word

Examples of usage

  • The entries in the dictionary are listed in alphabetical order.
  • Each entry provides a definition and sometimes additional information.
  • The dictionary includes entries from various languages.
  • Students often use the index to find specific entries.
  • You can search for entries by typing keywords.
Context #2 | Noun

in a competition

A participant or team's official registration or inclusion in a competition or event.

Synonyms

application, inclusion, registration, submission

Examples of usage

  • All entries must be submitted by the deadline.
  • The competition received a record number of entries this year.
  • She was thrilled to see her entry selected as the winner.
  • Participants can submit multiple entries for consideration.
  • The judges will evaluate each entry based on specific criteria.

Translations

Translations of the word "entries" in other languages:

🇵🇹 entradas

🇮🇳 प्रविष्टियाँ

🇩🇪 Einträge

🇮🇩 entri

🇺🇦 записи

🇵🇱 wpisy

🇯🇵 エントリー

🇫🇷 entrées

🇪🇸 entradas

🇹🇷 girişler

🇰🇷 항목

🇸🇦 إدخالات

🇨🇿 záznamy

🇸🇰 záznamy

🇨🇳 条目

🇸🇮 vpisi

🇮🇸 færslur

🇰🇿 жазбалар

🇬🇪 ჩანაწერები

🇦🇿 girişlər

🇲🇽 entradas

Word origin

The word 'entries' originated from the Old French word 'entree', which meant 'an entrance or right of admission'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the act of recording something in a list or register. The concept of 'entries' has been integral to various fields, from language and literature to competitions and events, where the term is used to signify official inclusion or registration.

See also: entryway, reentry.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,071, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.