NFT, or non-fungible token, was named Word of the Year by the dictionary editor Collins, who say the use of the abbreviation increased by more than 11,000% in 2021. NFT is one of three technology-based words to top Collins’ list, narrowly beating “crypto” for the top spot and joining “metaverse.” NFTs have become a popular […]
Collins Dictionary chose the term NFT as its word of the year after growing interest in digital tokens that can sell for millions of dollars brought it into the mainstream. NFT is short for Non-Fungible Token. Collins defines it as “a unique digital certificate, stored on a blockchain, which is used to record ownership of […]
The new term combines both the feminine and the masculine pronoun Le Petit Robert’s online entry for a new gender-neutral pronoun, shown here in a photo illustration on Wednesday, prompts French-language educators in Nova Scotia to seek more advice. Gabrielle Brown Through Gabrielle Brown November 25, 2021, 2:52 p.m. ASTLast update: November 25, 2021, 2:52 […]
Collins Dictionary declared NFT its Word of the Year for 2021 in recognition of the convergence of the worlds of money, technology and art in what has come to be known as “non-fungible tokens.” NFTs have exploded in popularity this year with the help of collectors, speculators, and celebrity godfathers creating the hype – and […]
23 November 2021, 11:54 The internet is currently obsessed with the “Show us your name in the urban dictionary” sticker on Instagram. Here’s what the trendy name means. Shakespeare asked, “What’s in a name?” and he would have saved a lot of time if he had just logged into Urban Dictionary. You’ve probably noticed that […]
2021 has been a year to remember. An unprecedented global microchip crisis. The continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic. Exceptionally tight vehicle stocks. A whirlwind of buy-sell activity from US dealerships. The electrification revolution. And more. The December 27 issue of Automotive News will summarize what happened in a very comprehensive end-of-year issue: the 2021 Yearbook. […]
The French president’s wife said it went against the ‘beauty’ of the language, the country’s education minister saw it as a sign of a creeping ‘awakening’ and a parliamentarian was so furious that he complained to the French Academy. The culprit: a three-letter entry in the online edition of Little Robert. Brigitte Macron, wife of […]
PARIS (AP) — It’s a neutral pronoun that proves anything but: A non-binary pronoun added to an esteemed French dictionary has sparked a fierce language row in the country. Le Petit Robert introduced the word “iel” – a fusion of “il” (he) and “elle” (elle) – in its online edition last month. While the term […]
Famous TV detective Columbo gets a hilarious comedy adaptation in a 2011 Japanese guidebook filled with information about the classic show. An old Japanese guide has resurfaced which gives Colombo fans of hilarious new comics to add to their collection. Columbo, of course, is the famous detective from the series of the same name. The […]
“Launching this guide with CSF means we can help accelerate the transition to circular design across the fashion industry.” // Asos and the Center for Sustainable Fashion publish the Asos Circular Design Guide // Guide offers designers and brands details on material choices, recycling techniques and zero-waste cutting methods Asos and the Center for Sustainable […]
With new insights into environmental performance in the wake of COP26, the UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) unveiled a manual to help food and drink manufacturers, including confectionery companies, in their quest for net zero emissions. The Achieving Net Zero manual describes how the FDF and the food and beverage industry can address these […]
Keep trying… you could become the word of the year! Dictionary bosses reveal ‘perseverance’ is the word of 2021 after searches spike during NASA’s Mars mission Cambridge Dictionary has revealed its word of the year for 2021 is ‘perseverance’ Searches for the word spiked after NASA’s Mars mission in February Word was searched on their […]
Dieting is incredibly difficult. Most people end up depriving their bodies of essential nutrients and nutrients for the purpose of dieting. However, according to Dr Mani Kukreja, dieting is about the little things. Dieting doesn’t mean cutting out most foods; it should be about tweaking it to get a healthier meal plan for your daily […]
The National Association of Realtors’ latest volley in its case against the US Department of Justice includes images from the Merriam-Webster dictionary that define the words ‘closed’ and ‘open’ – a stark example of the distance between the two sides as they fight to find out if the DOJ can investigate two of the NAR’s […]
While the humanitarian consequences of urban fighting are all too visible in recent examples such as Gaza, Aleppo, Marawi and Mosul, the prevalence of wars in cities is likely to continue to increase as populations become increasingly concentrated. in urban areas. We know that urban warfare kills, injures and displaces far more civilians – and […]
The “Ars Moriendi” (Art of Dying), written at the end of the Middle Ages, is always there to help us during the most important period of life. In the Catholic tradition, the month of November is dedicated to prayer for the dead. It is also the end of the liturgical year; a time when the […]