What does "ce" mean?
Initialism of civil engineer.
Ce
/siː/ name, noun
name, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Meaning at a glance
- Primary sense: Initialism of civil engineer.
- Grammar: ce is listed as name, noun.
- Nearest alternatives: a.d., ad, atomic number 58, c of e.
- Useful contrasts: bc, BCE.
- Usage evidence: A Roman coin from the third century CE is the centerpiece of his collection.
How to use "ce"
- Start with the primary definition, then check the part of speech before placing the word in a sentence.
- Compare nearby synonyms to make sure "ce" carries the exact meaning, tone, and strength you need.
- Use the example sentence as a context check. If your sentence uses the word differently, confirm that the grammar still fits.
Meaning check
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- Does it match the intended tone rather than only the dictionary definition?
- Would a simpler synonym be clearer for the reader?
- Is there enough surrounding context to prevent ambiguity?
Source and review context
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Definition decision workflow
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Final meaning check
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 Initialism of civil engineer. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
- 2 Alternative form of cee (“the letter C”). alt-of, alternative
"[T]hat spelling, but not the pronunciation, supplies our own name for the letter: “ce” or “cee.”"
- 3 a ductile grey metallic element of the lanthanide series; used in lighter flints; the most abundant of the rare-earth group wordnet
- 4 Initialism of computer engineer. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
- 5 Initialism of continuing education. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
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- 6 Initialism of capillary electrophoresis. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
- 7 Initialism of close encounter. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
Adverb
- 1 of the period coinciding with the Christian era; preferred by some writers who are not Christians wordnet
Proper Noun
- 1 Initialism of Common Era, Current Era, or Christian Era. Equivalent of AD. Like other era initialisms, often written in small caps. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
"1066 CE."
- 2 A diminutive of the female given name Celia.
""No offense, Celia, but I prefer to travel through my madness in my own space. You'll have to get your own padded room and restraints." "Rude," Ce said, humor in her tone."
- 3 Initialism of Church of England. More commonly, C of E. Used in the names of church schools in England. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
- 4 Initialism of Canadian English (also sometimes colloquially called "Canadian" or even "Canajan"). abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
- 5 Abbreviation of Ceará: a state of Brazil. abbreviation, alt-of
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- 6 Initialism of Common Entrance. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
Synonyms
All synonymsExample
"A Roman coin from the third century CE is the centerpiece of his collection."
Common questions
What is a synonym for "ce"?
Common synonyms include: a.d., ad, atomic number 58, c of e, c.e., canadian.
How do you use "ce" in a sentence?
A Roman coin from the third century CE is the centerpiece of his collection.
How do you pronounce "ce"?
Pronounced /siː/.
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