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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishENTRY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a piece of work that you do in order to take part in a competition, or the act of taking part in a competition: There have been a fantastic number of entries for this year's poetry competition. the winning entries. Entry to the competition is restricted to those who have a ticket. Have you filled in your entry form yet? More examples.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › entryEntry Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of ENTRY is the right or privilege of entering : entrée. How to use entry in a sentence.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › entryEntry - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.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. When you go into the room, you make an entry. The door you go through is also an entry.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryENTRY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   ENTRY meaning: 1. the act of entering a place or joining a particular society or organization: 2. a door, gate…. Learn more.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › entryENTRY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   An entry is a place where you enter, especially a hall, passage, or vestibule, as in The entry to the movie theater was full of people excited to see the new superhero movie. An entry is also permission to enter something, as in Entry to the office building was limited to staff only.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishENTRY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   An entry is something that you complete in order to take part in a competition, for example the answers to a set of questions. The closing date for entries is 31st December. American English : entry / ˈɛntri /

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › EntryEntry - definition of entry by The Free Dictionary

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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.