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   entry

   /ˈɛntri/

   noun

   • 1. an act of going or coming in: "the door was locked, but he forced an entry" Similar appearancearrivalentranceingresscomingcoming/going inapproachintroductionmaterializationOpposite departure
   • ▪ a place of entrance, such as a door or lobby: "the entry to a block of flats" Similar entranceway inmeans of entry/accessingressaccessapproachdoordoorwayportalgategatewaydrivedrivewaypassagewaygangwayentrance hallfoyerlobbyporchconcoursethresholdentrywayOpposite exit
   • ▪ a passage between buildings. dialect
   • ▪ the right, means, or opportunity to enter a place or be a member of something: "people seeking entry to Australia" Similar admissionadmittanceentranceaccessingressentréepermission to enterright of entrythe opportunity to enter
   • ▪ the action of entering something: "more young people are postponing their entry into full-time work"
   • ▪ the point at which a particular performer in an ensemble starts or resumes playing or singing: "a fluffed entry"
   • ▪ a card providing an opportunity to transfer the lead to a particular hand: "the diamonds are still not established, so South must gamble on finding an extra entry to the dummy"
   • ▪ the action of taking up the legal right to property.
   • 2. an item written or printed in a diary, list, account book, or reference book: "the entries in the cash book" Similar itemrecordstatementnotelistingjottingmemomemorandumaccountdescription
   • ▪ the action of recording an item in a diary, list, etc.: "sophisticated features to help ensure accurate data entry" Similar recordingnotingfilingregisteringarchivingloggingtaking downsetting downdocumentingdocumentationcapture
   • 3. a person or thing competing in a race or competition: "from the hundreds of entries we received, twelve winners were finally chosen" Similar contestantcompetitorcontenderchallengerentrantparticipantplayercandidateapplicantsubmissionattempttryeffortturnentry formapplicationinformal:go
   • ▪ the number of competitors in a particular race or competition: "another large international entry is anticipated for this year's event"
   • ▪ the action of participating in a race or competition: "entry is open to people of all ages"
   • 4. the forward part of a ship's hull below the waterline, considered in terms of breadth or narrowness.

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French entree, based on Latin intrata, feminine past participle of intrare (see enter).

   Scrabble Points: 8

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   Entry is a noun that means an act of entering, a place of entrance, a record of something, or a person or thing in a contest. Learn more about its origin, usage, and related words from Dictionary.com.

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   Entry has loads of meanings, most of them concerning going inside someplace and the way you happen to get inside. It can also refer to written records (as in a diary or ledger) or a submission to a contest.

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   1. the act or an instance of entering; entrance. 2. a point or place for entering, such as a door, gate, etc. 3. a. the right or liberty of entering; admission; access.

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