Definition of dual
1 of grammatical number : denoting reference to two a dual pronoun
2a : consisting of two parts or elements or having two like parts : double families with dual incomes held dual citizenship in France and the U.S. a dual function a dual exhaust systemb : having a double character or nature
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Examples of dual in a Sentence
the dual purpose of the study
She pursued dual careers in music and acting.
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All of the others are dual U.S.-Iranian citizens: Siamak Namazi was detained in October 2015; his father Baquer Namazi was detained four months later.
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Samsung’s making good use of the acquisition by packing in a pair of AKG dual-driver earbuds in every Galaxy S8 box.
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The dual listings don’t help in India’s derivatives market, where contracts are specific to a particular exchange and the NSE’s dominance is greater than with cash equities.
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Justin Fields, a five-star player considered the top high school dual-threat quarterback in the country, withdrew his commitment from Penn State last month.
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As Ms Bender says, the dual aim was to perpetuate the disenfranchisement of blacks and ensure a pool of cheap labour.
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But where would the Indians find the decisive third point to win dual matches?
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Lim now also runs a similar dual-purposed research project, called Biologic Analog Science Associated with Lava Terrains, that is looking at hydrothermal variations in the basalt terrains of volcanoes in Idaho and Hawaii.
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The Chinese destroyer has a single H/PJ-38 130-millimeter dual-purpose gun mounted in the bow, as opposed to the American destroyer's single Mk.45 127-millimeter gun.
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Origin and Etymology of dual
Latin dualis, from duo two — more at two
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Definition of dual
linguistics
1 : the dual (see 1dual 1) number of a language
2 : a linguistic form in the dual
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Over the four days, CFWA/Lightning went 10-2 in duals against some of the top competition in the country.
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Chesterton finished first in regular-season duals and the Bulldogs were second.
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Origin and Etymology of dual
see 1dual
DUAL Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of dual for English Language Learners
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: having two different parts, uses, etc.
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: having two of something
DUAL Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of dual for Students
1 : having two different parts or aspects Trees have a dual function of providing beauty and shade.
2 : having two like parts The car has dual airbags.
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