plural of semi-automatic

Alternative form of semiaquatic

(computing theory) Of a set, such that there is a deterministic algorithm such that (a) if an element is a member of the set, the algorithm halts with the result "positive", and (b) if an element is not a member of the set, (i) the algorithm does not halt, or (ii) if it does, then with the result "negative".

plural of semi-final

present participle of semi-quote

simple past tense and past participle of semi-quote

A single quotation mark, ('). This is often used for a quote within a quote, as in "Tom said 'What?'"

To make a close paraphrase of a quotation, using some of its words. / (informal) To modify a quote, adapting it to different circumstances but preserving the intent.

Alternative spelling of semimetal

plural of semi-metal