Esc
name, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Abbreviation of escape key (on a computer keyboard). abbreviation, alt-of
- 2 Initialism of electronic stability control. abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable
- 3 Initialism of embryonic stem cell. abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable
- 4 Initialism of electronic speed controller. abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable
- 5 Initialism of extended static checking. abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable
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- 6 Alternative letter-case form of Esc (“escape key”). alt-of, countable, uncountable
"The keys are not as flat and offer more space between them. Better yet, you still maintain a physical row of function keys (including ESC) and the Touch ID sensor is still here."
- 1 Initialism of Eurovision Song Contest. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
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More examples"The keys are not as flat and offer more space between them. Better yet, you still maintain a physical row of function keys (including ESC) and the Touch ID sensor is still here."
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