as in additional
available to supply something extra when needed
the auditorium has an auxiliary cooling system used only on particularly sweltering days
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as in subordinate
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as in cutter
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Nora Colomer, Fox News, 26 Sep. 2024
Definition goes up to 1,920 x 1080p but there’s no support for 4K. Two flexible USB-C inputs can be used for connecting and switching between six auxiliary video sources simultaneously, including USB webcams.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
U-T Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2024
The five auxiliaries are the Associated Students, University Enterprises Inc., University Union, University Foundation at Sac State and Capital Public Radio.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 10 May 2024
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Adjective
Just plug this adapter from Amazon into your car's auxiliary (AUX) input, power it up using a USB charger, and pair your phone with the adapter's Bluetooth function to stream music and make calls hands-free through your car speakers.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 26 Sep. 2024
Definition goes up to 1,920 x 1080p but there’s no support for 4K. Two flexible USB-C inputs can be used for connecting and switching between six auxiliary video sources simultaneously, including USB webcams.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
Noun
Founded in the 1950s, the auxiliary supports The Salvation Army’s social service programs through fundraising, donations, and volunteer efforts.
—U-T Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2024
The five auxiliaries are the Associated Students, University Enterprises Inc., University Union, University Foundation at Sac State and Capital Public Radio.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 10 May 2024
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“Auxiliary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auxiliary. Accessed 24 Oct. 2024.
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