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   En·try

   /ˈentrē/

   

   noun

   • 1. an act of going or coming in: "the door was locked, but he forced an entry" Similar appearancearrivalentranceingresscomingcoming/going inapproachintroductionmaterializationOpposite departure
   • ▪ a place of entrance, such as a door or lobby. Similar entranceway inmeans of entry/accessingressaccessapproachdoordoorwayportalgategatewaydrivedrivewaypassagewaygangwayentrance hallfoyerlobbyporchconcoursethresholdentrywayOpposite exit
   • ▪ a passage between buildings. dialect
   • ▪ the right, means, or opportunity to enter a place or be a member of something: "undocumented workers seeking entry to the United States" Similar admissionadmittanceentranceaccessingressentréepermission to enterright of entrythe opportunity to enter
   • ▪ the action of undertaking something or becoming a member of something: "more young people are postponing their entry into full-time work"
   • ▪ the point in a piece of music at which a particular performer in an ensemble starts or resumes playing or singing: "a fluffed entry"
   • ▪ a card providing an opportunity to transfer the lead to a particular hand: "the diamonds are still not established, so South must gamble on finding an extra entry to the dummy"
   • ▪ the action of taking up the legal right to property.
   • 2. an item written or printed in a diary, list, ledger, or reference book: "the entries in the cash book" Similar itemrecordstatementnotelistingjottingmemomemorandumaccountdescription
   • ▪ the action of recording an entry: "sophisticated features to help ensure accurate data entry" Similar recordingnotingfilingregisteringarchivingloggingtaking downsetting downdocumentingdocumentationcapture
   • 3. a person or thing competing in a race or competition: "from the hundreds of entries we received, twelve winners were finally chosen" Similar contestantcompetitorcontenderchallengerentrantparticipantplayercandidateapplicantsubmissionattempttryeffortturnentry formapplicationinformal:go
   • ▪ the number of competitors in a particular race or competition: "another large international entry is anticipated for this year's event"
   • ▪ the action of participating in a race or competition: "entry is open to people of all ages"
   • 4. the forward part of a ship's hull below the waterline, considered in terms of breadth or narrowness.

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French entree, based on Latin intrata, feminine past participle of intrare (see enter).

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   Entry definition, an act of entering; entrance. See more.

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   noun. us / ˈen·tri/ Add to word list. B1. plural entries. a piece of work that you do to try to win a competition: The first ten correct entries will receive a prize. B1. plural entries. a separate piece of information that is recorded in a dictionary, diary, or list: Dictionary entries are arranged in alphabetical order. B1 [ no plural ]

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   Definition of entry noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   1. : the right or privilege of entering : entrée. 2. : the act of entering : entrance. 3. : a place of entrance: such as. a. : vestibule, passage. b. : door, gate. 4. a. : the act of making or entering a record. b. : something entered: such as. (1) : a record or notation of an occurrence, transaction, or proceeding. (2)

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of ENTRY. 1. [noncount] : the act of entering something. His parents tried to make his entry into school life as smooth as possible. His friends were surprised by his entry into politics. The thieves gained entry [=they entered] through a back window. 2. [noncount] : the right to enter something.

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   noun. uk. Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio. / ˈentri/ B1. plural entries. a piece of work that you do to try to win a competition: The first ten correct entries will receive a prize. B1. plural entries. a separate piece of information that is recorded in a dictionary, diary, or list: Dictionary entries are arranged in alphabetical order.

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   Definition of entry. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.