victor

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noun

vic·​tor ˈvik-tər How to pronounce victor (audio)
: one that defeats an enemy or opponent : winner
victor adjective

Victor

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communications code word

used as a code word for the letter v

Examples of victor in a Sentence

Noun the victors in the battle the computer is usually the victor in a chess match against a human opponent
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Noun
Despite the controversies, most world leaders were always going to congratulate Trump on his presidential win, as many did early Wednesday before he was even officially declared the victor. Hannah Peart, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024 As the victor, Trump will be the one tasked with taking on that feat. Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 6 Nov. 2024 In fact, the race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to be tight and there is even a possibility the victor may not be immediately clear. Michelle Fox, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024 How can media outlets announce a winner Media outlets can announce a victor or candidates may concede to their opponent on election night or in the days following based on semi-official results and not the final election results, according to the Secretary of State. Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for victor 

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin, from vincere to conquer, win; akin to Old English wīgan to fight, Lithuanian veikti to be active

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Communications Code Word

1942, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of victor was in the 14th century

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“Victor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/victor. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.

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victor

noun
vic·​tor ˈvik-tər How to pronounce victor (audio)
: one that defeats an enemy or opponent : winner

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