Qid

adv, name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Initialism of Q-identifier, a unique identifier for an item in Wikidata. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism

    "Inside the bot-friendly world of Wikidata, every concept and thing is represented with a numeric code dubbed a QID."

  2. 2
    Initialism of quasi-identifier. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism

    "Due to the absence of unique entity identifiers across different databases, it is required to use the commonly available quasi-identifiers (QIDs), such as names and addresses, for linking records from those databases."

  3. 3
    Initialism of Qualys identifier. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
Adverb
  1. 1
    Four times a day. not-comparable

    "Dilatation of this type “irons out the folds” of the urethra, giving better drainage of the paraurethral glands, stimulating circulation and promoting rapid healing, especially when small doses (7½ gr. q.i.d.) of one of the triple-sulfonamides are given as an adjunct."

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    Initialism of Queen's Indian Defence. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism

Synonyms

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queen's indian defence

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"Dilatation of this type “irons out the folds” of the urethra, giving better drainage of the paraurethral glands, stimulating circulation and promoting rapid healing, especially when small doses (7½ gr. q.i.d.) of one of the triple-sulfonamides are given as an adjunct."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Abbreviation of Latin quater / quattuor in diē.

Etymology 2

The Wikidata Q prefix is from Uzbek Qamarniso.

Etymology 3

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