Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun The sterilization of an animal.
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- verb Present participle of
neuter .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun the sterilization of an animal
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Examples
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Rather, gender-neutering is bad writing because it causes the writer to introduce elements that serve no purpose as far as conveying the subject at hand, merely to make a political point.
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Rather, gender-neutering is bad writing because it causes the writer to introduce elements that serve no purpose as far as conveying the subject at hand, merely to make a political point.
Stromata Blog: 2006
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While the issue identified and addressed in MS10-002 was identified to exist on high-profile web sites, thus far real-world examples of the SCRIPT tag neutering attack scenario have been hard to come by.
"MAIN" via Steve in Google Reader kdawson 2010
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"While the issue identified and addressed in MS10-002 was identified to exist on high-profile websites, thus far real-world examples of the SCRIPT tag neutering attack scenario have been hard to come by."
The Register Team Register 2010
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While the issue identified and addressed in MS10-002 was identified to exist on high-profile web sites, thus far real-world examples of the SCRIPT tag neutering attack scenario have been hard to come by.
"MAIN" via Steve in Google Reader kdawson 2010
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"While the issue identified and addressed in MS10-002 was identified to exist on high-profile websites, thus far real-world examples of the SCRIPT tag neutering attack scenario have been hard to come by."
The Register Team Register 2010
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Also "neutering" is ridiculous, the proposals have nothing to do with investment banking, which is a client service which should continue unhindered.
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In that case, he's doing a great job of "neutering" the LAUSD school board, if not effectively eliminating it entirely.
Archive 2006-12-01 2006
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In that case, he's doing a great job of "neutering" the LAUSD school board, if not effectively eliminating it entirely.
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Pets require health exams, immunizations and you should consider options such as neutering or spaying.
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