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key

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noun

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as in table
an explanatory list of the symbols on a map or chart in order to know what those dotted lines represent, you'll need to look at the key

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verb

Examples of key in a Sentence

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Adjective
Prior to joining the school, Dockery held several key positions with the United Services Automobile Association (USAA) including the director of accessibility and a diversity, equity and inclusion lead. Deb Harvell, arkansasonline.com, 27 Oct. 2024 The defining evidence This small piece of metal from a bathroom door lock was key evidence in the death of Alex Pennig. Hannah Vair, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2024
Noun
Instead of swinging bell-bottoms, the key is to opt for a loose, baggy fit similar to the denim shapes du jour. Emma Spedding, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2024 For employers, the key will be to find ways to engage. Jason Ma, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2024
Verb
Rich and colorful as if a film noir and Vogue had a baby, COPS keyed into how to draw people’s attention from the very beginning. Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024 Voters traditionally pay more attention to the election after Labor Day, so the June debate hit at a moment when many people weren’t keyed into the campaign. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for key 

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“Key.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/key. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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