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dit

 (dĭt)
n.
The spoken representation of the dot in radio and telegraph code.

[Imitative.]
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dit

(dɪt)
n
(Communications & Information) the short sound used, in combination with the long sound dah, in the spoken representation of Morse and other telegraphic codes. Compare dot16
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dit

(dɪt)

n.
an echoic word, the referent of which is a click or brief tone interval, designating the dot of Morse code. Compare dah.
[1935–40]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.dit - the shorter of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code
international Morse code, Morse, Morse code - a telegraph code in which letters and numbers are represented by strings of dots and dashes (short and long signals)
radiotelegraphic signal, telegraphic signal - a signal transmitted by telegraphy
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References in classic literature ?
I suppose it is that when we are happy the mind reverts instinctively to those with whom formerly we shared our exaltations and depressions, and je t'eu ai trop dit, dans le bon temps, mon gros Prosper, and you always listened to me too imperturbably, with your pipe in your mouth, your waistcoat unbuttoned, for me not to feel that I can count upon your sympathy to-day.
lui dit un de ces rats; parlez!' She made me lift my hand--so--to remind me to raise my voice at the question.
Willcox expe- dited the deed, and I remember him telling me he had a great pleasure in making it ready.
Dit laat die leser wonder waarom 'n geleerde, aantreklike en suksesvolle man soos Stefan dit hoegenaamd sal duld.
Il a dit que l'Autorite regionale du Darfour travaille a convaincre les citoyens dans les camps de retourner dans leurs regions d'origine volontairement.
Waarom is dit 'n goeie gedig of hoegenaamd 'n gedig?
Tog is dit moeilik om te aanvaar dat die skending van vroulike geslagsorgane en haarvlegsels in dieseifde asem genoem word.
To further push the company's export ambitions, DIT has provided it with an 'Export for Growth' grant to support international business development activities.
The DIT said that while traditional missions have included trips to conferences and exhibitions, the 'premier' missions will see delegates visit multiple locations in one or more markets, with sector specific connections and insights from leaders and experts.
The work of the DIT - which is in charge of developing post-Brexit free trade agreements - has been put under the microscope as part of a National Audit Office (NAO) report.
The office will seek to strengthen the position of DIT Systems in the region and expand the cooperation with local and international mobile operators in Uzbekistan and Central Asia.