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1plus or minus
adjective
Definition of PLUS OR MINUS
: indicating a quantity whose algebraically positive and negative values serve to bracket a range of values either alone or when added to and subtracted from a given number <measured with an accuracy of plus or minus 3 feet>
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First Known Use of PLUS OR MINUS
1926
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2plus or minus
adverb
Definition of PLUS OR MINUS
: more or less, approximately <a dance for singles plus or minus age 30>
First Known Use of PLUS OR MINUS
1849
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