English to English Dictionary

Cenozoic

Relating to the current geological era, which began about 66 million years ago and is characterized by the dominance of mammals, birds, and flowering plants.

Cense

To perfume or burn with incense, especially in a religious or ritualistic ceremony.

Censor

An official who examines material (such as publications or films) and suppresses any parts considered objectionable on moral, political, or other grounds.

Censorious

Expressing strong disapproval and critical judgment.

Censorship

The suppression or prohibition of any parts of books, news, films, or other communications that are considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security.

Censure

The formal expression of severe disapproval.

Census

An official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details of individuals.

Cent

A monetary unit that is equal to one hundredth of a dollar.

Cent sign

A typographical symbol (¢) representing the monetary unit of a cent, equal to one-hundredth of a basic currency unit such as the US dollar.

Cental

A unit of weight equal to 100 pounds (45.36 kilograms), formerly used in trade.

Centedura

A minute, precisely measured portion or fragment of a substance.

Centenary

The hundredth anniversary of a significant event or the celebration of it.