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  • 41counter — 1. n. 1 a a long flat topped fitment in a shop, bank, etc., across which business is conducted with customers. b a similar structure used for serving food etc. in a cafeteria or bar. 2 a a small disc used for keeping the score etc. esp. in table… …

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  • 42counter — adj Adverse; antagonistic; opposing or contradicting; contrary @ counter affidavit An affidavit made and presented in contradiction or opposition to an affidavit which is made the basis or support of a motion or application @ counter bond Bond… …

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  • 43counter — adj Adverse; antagonistic; opposing or contradicting; contrary @ counter affidavit An affidavit made and presented in contradiction or opposition to an affidavit which is made the basis or support of a motion or application @ counter bond Bond… …

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  • 44counter — I. noun Etymology: Middle English countour, from Anglo French, from Medieval Latin computatorium computing place, from Latin computare Date: 14th century 1. a piece (as of metal or plastic) used in reckoning or in games 2. something of value in… …

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  • 45Counter — La norme COUNTER (Counting Online Usage of Networked Electronic Resources) est une norme permettant de normaliser les usages de contenus en ligne. Elle est née en 2002, à l initiative des éditeurs, des bibliothèques et des consortium de… …

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  • 46counter — [ˈkaʊntə] noun [C] I 1) a long flat surface where customers are served, for example in a shop or a bank 2) a small round coloured object that you use in a BOARD GAME • over the counter drugs and medicines that are available over the counter can… …

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  • 47counter — A device that counts, usually scintillations. automated differential leukocyte c. an instrument using digital imaging or cytochemical techniques to differentiate leukocytes. electronic cell c. an automatic blood cell c. in which cells passing… …

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  • 48counter — {{11}}counter (n.) mid 14c., table where a money lender does business, from O.Fr. contouer, comptoir (14c.) counting room, table of a bank, from M.L. computatorium place of accounts, from L. computatus, pp. of computare (see COMPUTE (Cf.… …

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  • 49counter — I noun the sugar is in a canister on the counter Syn: work surface, countertop, work table; bar; checkout (counter) II 1. verb 1) workers countered accusations of dishonesty Syn: respond to, parry, hit back at, answer, retort to 2) …

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  • 50counter — I count•er [[t]ˈkaʊn tər[/t]] n. 1) a table or display case on which goods can be shown, business transacted, etc 2) (in restaurants, luncheonettes, etc.) a long, narrow table with stools or chairs along one side for the patrons, behind which… …

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