word (wûrd) n. Abbr. wd. A sound or a combination of sounds, or its representation in writing or printing, that symbolizes and communicates a meaning and may consist of a single morpheme or of a combination of morphemes. Something said; an utterance, a remark, or a comment: May I say a word about that? Computer Science. A set of bits constituting the smallest unit of addressable memory. words. Discourse or talk; speech: Actions speak …showed first 75 words of 317 total…

…showed last 75 words of 317 total…In so many words, the weather has been beastly. of few words Not conversational or loquacious; laconic: a person of few words. of (one's) word Displaying personal dependability: a woman of her word. take at (one's) word To be convinced of another's sincerity and act in accord with his or her statement: We had to take them at their word that the job would be done on time. upon my word Indeed; really. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**