Miscellaneous Meaning in English
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Definition
Made up of many different types, not fitting into a single category. Used to describe a group of things that are varied or assorted.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or semi-formal; often found in lists, folders, expenses, or categories where things don't belong elsewhere. Collocates with 'items', 'expenses', 'files', and 'category.' Not used for people or emotions.
Spanish: variado - misceláneo - diversoPortuguese (BR): variado - diversificado - miscelâneoPortuguese (PT): variado - diversificado - miscelâneoChinese (Simplified): 杂项 - 各种各样的Chinese (Traditional): 雜項 - 各種各樣的Hindi: विविध - मिश्रितArabic: متنوع - متفرقاتBengali: বিবিধ - বিভিন্ন ধরনেরRussian: разное - прочее - разнообразныйJapanese: 雑多な - 種々のVietnamese: hỗn hợp - linh tinhKorean: 잡다한 - 여러 가지의Turkish: çeşitli - muhtelifUrdu: متفرق - مخلوطIndonesian: aneka ragam - campuran
Example Sentences
Please put all miscellaneous items in this box.
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The receipt includes some miscellaneous expenses.
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She collects miscellaneous stamps from around the world.
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You'll find some miscellaneous files in the downloads folder.
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We keep all our miscellaneous kitchen tools in that drawer.
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There's a section for miscellaneous at the end of the report.
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