Synonyms: card
Definition: one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
Usage: he collected cards and traded them with the other boys
Similar words: paper
Definition: a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
Synonyms: plug-in, add-in, circuit board, circuit card, board, card
Definition: a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities
Similar words: printed circuit
Definition: computer circuit consisting of an electronic sub-assembly; copper conductors are laminated on an insulating board or card and circuit components are inserted into holes and dip soldered
Synonyms: identity card, card
Definition: a card certifying the identity of the bearer
Usage: he had to show his card to get in
Similar words: positive identification
Definition: evidence proving that you are who you say you are; evidence establishing that you are among the group of people already known to the system; recognition by the system leads to acceptance
Usage: a system for positive identification can prevent the use of a single identity by several people
Synonyms: batting order, card, lineup
Definition: (baseball) a list of batters in the order in which they will bat
Usage: the managers presented their cards to the umpire at home plate
Synonyms: menu, card, carte, carte du jour, bill of fare
Definition: a list of dishes available at a restaurant
Usage: the menu was in French
Similar words: bill
Definition: a list of particulars (as a playbill or bill of fare)
Definition: (golf) a record of scores (as in golf)
Usage: you have to turn in your card to get a handicap
Similar words: book, record, record book
Definition: a compilation of the known facts regarding something or someone
Usage: Al Smith used to say, `Let's look at the record'; his name is in all the record books
Synonyms: card
Definition: a rectangular piece of stiff paper used to send messages (may have printed greetings or pictures)
Usage: they sent us a card from Miami
Similar words: correspondence
Definition: communication by the exchange of letters
Synonyms: calling card, card, visiting card
Definition: a printed or written greeting that is left to indicate that you have visited
Similar words: salutation, greeting
Definition: (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
Synonyms: notice, bill, placard, poster, posting, card
Definition: a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
Usage: a poster advertised the coming attractions
Similar words: sign
Definition: a public display of a message
Usage: he posted signs in all the shop windows
Definition: a witty amusing person who makes jokes
Synonyms: card
Definition: thin cardboard, usually rectangular
Similar words: cardboard, composition board
Definition: a stiff moderately thick paper
Synonyms: card
Definition: ask someone for identification to determine whether he or she is old enough to consume liquor
Usage: I was carded when I tried to buy a beer!
Similar words: control, assure, ascertain, insure, check, ensure, see, see to it
Definition: be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
Usage: He verified that the valves were closed; See that the curtains are closed; control the quality of the product
Definition: separate the fibers of
Usage: tease wool
Similar words: separate
Definition: divide into components or constituents
Usage: Separate the wheat from the chaff