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\ ō-ˈkā How to pronounce OK (audio) , in assenting or agreeing also ˈō-ˌkā \
variants: or okay or less commonly ok

Definition of OK

 (Entry 1 of 4)

: all right OK, Doctor, I'll let you know— John Hersey

OK

noun
\ ō-ˈkā How to pronounce OK (audio) \
variants: or okay

Definition of OK (Entry 2 of 4)

: approval, endorsement

OK

verb
\ ō-ˈkā How to pronounce OK (audio) \
variants: or okay
OK'd or okayed; OK'ing or okaying

Definition of OK (Entry 3 of 4)

transitive verb

: approve, authorize

OK

abbreviation

Definition of OK (Entry 4 of 4)

Oklahoma
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Examples of OK in a Sentence

Noun We need her OK on this before we place the order. The boss gave his okay. Verb The boss needs to OK this before we place the order. a judge will have to OK the search warrant

First Known Use of OK

Adverb or adjective

1839, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1841, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1888, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for OK

Adverb or adjective, Noun, and Verb

abbreviation of oll korrect, facetious alteration of all correct

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“OK.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/OK. Accessed 24 May. 2022.

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OK

adverb or adjective
variants: or okay \ ō-​ˈkā \

Kids Definition of OK

 (Entry 1 of 4)

: all right I think I did OK on the test. She's not the smartest kid, but she's an okay student.

OK

noun
variants: or okay

Kids Definition of OK (Entry 2 of 4)

: approval sense 2 I need your OK to begin.

OK

verb
variants: or okay
OK'd or okayed; OK'ing or okaying

Kids Definition of OK (Entry 3 of 4)

: approve sense 2, authorize

OK

abbreviation

Kids Definition of OK (Entry 4 of 4)

Oklahoma

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