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pos

Pronunciation: [pɔs]

Word

Learn how to use pos in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “technology”

(noun) short for 'point of sale'. This is a place where a customer makes a payment for goods or services. It usually includes a cash register or a system that helps businesses sell things.

Example

The new restaurant has a modern pos that makes checking out really easy.

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Without a pos system, the shop struggled to keep track of the sales.

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What features does the new pos system have?

Context: “linguistics”

(noun) short for 'part of speech'. This term tells us what role a word plays in a sentence, like whether it is a noun, verb, or adjective.

Example

In the sentence 'The cat sleeps', the word 'sleeps' is the pos of a verb.

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I didn’t understand the pos of that tricky word we learned in class.

Example

Can you identify the pos of the word 'happy' in the sentence?

Context: “internet slang”

(abbreviation) used in texting to mean 'positive'. It’s often used to agree with someone or to tell them that they are right about something.

Example

I told my friend I liked her idea and she replied, 'Pos! That’s exactly what I think too.'

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When I said I didn’t like the movie, she didn’t reply with a pos.

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Did you get a pos from everyone about your plan?

How to pronounce pos

Pronunciation: [pɔs]

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