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10x
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English
Etymology 1
A homoglyphic form of mul 10 Q23806mul × Q40276 that is easy to type on a keyboard without going out of one's way for the non-keyboard character. In trivial homoglyphic use as math notation for many decades but not particularly common adjectivally as /ˈtɛnˌɛks/ until the 21st century.
Pronunciation
en /ˈtɛnˌɛks/ /ˈtɛnˌtaɪmz/ GA
Adjective
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Ten times' worth.
en We're expecting to get 10x productivity out of this process once we upgrade the equipment to a next-generation setup.
en by extension Highly productive.
Related terms
en 10Xer
See also
en OOM<id:Q518730>,order of magnitude<id:Q518730>
Etymology 2
From the similarity in pronunciation of en ten + /ks/ to en thanks.
Pronunciation
thăngks, en /θæŋks/
en thanks
en æŋks 1
Interjection
en internet slang sensational spelling en thanks.
en thx ta thanx
en gramograms number homophones