Tlc
name, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Initialism of tender loving care. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism, uncountable
"More join us at Colwall and at the lovely station at Great Malvern, although the place is in need of some TLC nowadays. The ornate canopy supports are overdue a repaint, and the closed cafe gives the place a forlorn air."
- 2 considerate and solicitous care wordnet
- 3 Initialism of thin-layer chromatography. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism, uncountable
- 4 Initialism of technology life cycle. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism, uncountable
- 5 Initialism of triple-level cell. abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism
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- 6 Initialism of total leukocyte count. abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable
- 1 An American television channel owned by Discovery Communications (formerly called The Learning Channel).
"For the TLC undertaking, he employs only underachievers, cronies who have been hired for their ability to make the work site madcap and, therefore, filmable."
Example
More examples"Clarke was one of more than 200 students who hunted through rows and rows of tulle, satin, sequins and feathers for the perfect dress to wear to her prom, courtesy of TLC’s Say Yes to the Dress reality show franchise, Macy’s department store, clothing retailer Men’s Warehouse, and others."
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