double text
The term "double text" primarily refers to a common behavior in digital communication but has other niche applications in literature, printing, and translation.
Definition
B2Digital Communication
(informal)Sending a second message before receiving a reply to the first one.
Example
- He double texted her to make sure she saw the message about the meeting.
- Double texting can sometimes come across as impatient.
C1Literary Analysis
(academic, technical)A technique where two texts are placed side by side to compare or contrast narratives.
Example
- The double text format allowed readers to see the differences between the two versions of the story.
C1Printing/Publishing
(technical)An error where the same text is printed twice, either overlapping or in succession.
Example
- The book had a double text error on page 45, making it hard to read.
C1Translation Studies
(academic, technical)Presenting the original text and its translation side by side for comparison.
Example
- The double text approach in the study helped highlight translation choices.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "double text":
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