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OWTTE

adv · phrase · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adv

Meaning 1

Or words to that effect.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Internet, not-comparable

Qualifier: exam mark schemes

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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phrase

Meaning 2

Initialism of or words to that effect, used in academic rubrics.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, initialism

Topics: education

Examples

  • For one mark, candidates should state that nothing can travel faster than the speed of light (OWTTE).

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Initialism of or words to that effect.