Chads Meaning in English
word · lemma: chad
परिभाषा
Small pieces of paper that are punched out from a sheet during hole-punching or when ballots are marked by punching holes.
उपयोग और बारीकियां
Most commonly used in technical or voting contexts, especially regarding punch-card ballots ('hanging chads' became famous in US elections). Not to be confused with the name 'Chad' or unrelated slang. Usually uncountable, but 'chads' is the plural form.
उदाहरण वाक्य
Please sweep up the chads from under the desk.
basic
The hole punch made lots of chads on my paper.
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Be careful, chads can clog the printer.
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After punching a stack of papers, you’ll find chads all over the floor.
natural
During the election, the news kept talking about 'hanging chads' on the ballots.
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You might not notice the chads, but they can really make a mess if you’re not careful.
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