Thus first C checks to see if ex and wye are equal. The resulting value of 1 or 0 (true or false) then is compared to the value of zee.1984 Waite, Prata & Martin, C (Computer Program Language), p. 190
Derived terms
exray, ex-ray
ex
verb
Etymology From the fact that crossing something out often results in the shape of the letter X.
You upset cuz your friend got exed I got pissed cuz my bro got knifed2023 June 12, “Mission Complete”, Tapeoff X Trapfit (Harlem Spartans) (lyrics), 0:57:
ex
adj
Etymology Standalone use of prefix ex-.
1
Ex-, former, previously but no longer.
› Ex-, former, previously but no longer. My…
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My algebra II teacher's dad is an ex PE teacher at the same school.
ex
noun
Etymology Standalone use of prefix ex-.
1
Colloquial A former partner or spouse; an ex-girlfriend, ex-boyfriend, ex-wife, or ex-husband.
My friend has an ex who now lives abroad.
Her ex is still sending her flowers, even though she has moved on.
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"It's going to be a lovely party!" said Kay. "Nevile and I, and Nevile's Ex, and some Malayan planter who's home on leave."1944, Agatha Christie, Towards Zero:
Two sheriff’s offices in the South are offering up a Valentine’s Day deal for those who have exes with colorful histories.2021 February 13, Lauren M. Johnson, “Two Southern sheriff’s offices are offering Valentine’s Day deal for exes”, in CNN:
Seek so much as a kernel of advice on the internet in 2024 about conflicts in a relationship, a situationship or even an affair, and you may find yourself inundated with recommendations to "stand on business." A Hinge match asks to reschedule your first date with 30 minutes' notice? Stand on business. Your ex continues to hit you up months after the breakup? Stand on business.2024 January 18, Gina Cherelus, “TikTok Is 'Standing on Business.' What Does That Mean?”, in The New York Times, New York, N.Y.: The New York Times Company, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 29 Feb 2024:
ex
adj
Etymology From Latin ex (“out of, from”); originated as a telegraphic abbreviation.
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Rail transport, Railways, TransportOf a train the place the train originated from or called at prior to the present location.
When between the station and the junction I was looking to the rear of the train on the near side, thinking it possible that we might receive a signal from the guard to shunt at Swindon junction to allow the 2.27 a.m. fast train ex Derby to pass, but the guard did not give any signal1885, F. A. Marindin, quoting Arthur Oakes, edited by Henry G. Calcraft, Annual Reports, Returns, Etc, Midland Railway - inquiry into the causes of a collision at Swinton station, page 96:
The train was the 12.40 p.m. ex Derby on January 14th, 19141921, John Hope Fellows, editor, The Locomotive News and Railway Contractor, Volumes 8-10, Locomotive news agency, page 34:
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All trains from start of service up to the 13.57 ex Norwich (16.45 ex Nottingham) are 4 cars between Nottingham and Liverpool and all East bound trains are 4 cars from Liverpool Lime Street as far as Nottingham.2003 February 11, "Fat Richard", “Re: Chiltern not stopping at Warwick Parkway”, in uk.railway (Usenet), retrieved 11 Jun 2018, message-ID <2a1e76b8-185c-4b27-a8d2-6f3f3331f6cd@dp10g2000vbb.googlegroups.com>:
The outward timing is: Ashford International railway station (domestic side) *departs at 09.25hrs* (connecting with the 07.32 ex Brighton *Marshlink* train and, 08.37 ex London St. Pancras International *HS1* train)2016 March 17, Derek Jones, “South East Bus Festival, Detling, 2 April 2016”, in Invicta Newsgroup (Usenet), retrieved 11 Jun 2018, message-ID <CAJ9GgXJNSabs=QsEzzf-tCXQcXPdZyRZgiEtk9J3e8ToRs+ctg@mail.gmail.com>: