10x
English
Etymology 1
A homoglyphic form of 10× 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
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈtɛnˌɛks/, /ˈtɛnˌtaɪmz/
Adjective
10x (not comparable)
- Ten times' worth.
- We're expecting to get 10x productivity out of this process once we upgrade the equipment to a next-generation setup.
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Etymology 2
From the similarity in pronunciation of ten + /ks/ to thanks.
Pronunciation
- enPR: thăngks, IPA(key): /θæŋks/
- Homophone: thanks
- Rhymes: -æŋks
Interjection
10x