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del·ta1
/ ˈdeltə/
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n.
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the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet (Δ, δ), transliterated as “d.”
∎ [as adj.]
the fourth in a series of items, categories, etc.
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(Delta) [followed by Latin genitive] Astron.
the fourth (usually fourth-brightest) star in a constellation:
Delta Cephei.
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a code word representing the letter D, used in radio communication.
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symb.
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(δ) Math.
variation of a variable or function.
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(Δ) Math.
a finite increment.
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(δ) Astron.
declination.
del·ta2
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n.
a triangular tract of sediment deposited at the mouth of a river, typically where it diverges into several outlets.
DERIVATIVES:
del·ta·ic
/ delˈtāik/ adj.
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Delta SkyMiles Credit Card Members Earn More Rewards for Delta Travel; American Express Offers Triple Miles on Delta Purchases Through February 28th.
Business Wire; 1/16/2002; 700+ words
; ...classic, Gold, Platinum and Corporate Delta SkyMiles Credit Card members triple miles for every eligible dollar spent on Delta purchases with their Card* through February 28th. "We've just made traveling with Delta more valuable by giving Delta SkyMiles...
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Delta Loves NY 10,000-Ticket Giveaway Now Underway.
PR Newswire; 10/30/2001; 700+ words
; ...Winners Can Fly to New York City 'on' Delta Radio Promotions Award Thousands of Tickets...Accommodations ATLANTA, Oct. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) is giving away...and encourage travel to the city and on Delta, while highlighting Delta's new affiliation...
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Delta SkyMiles Credit Card Members From American Express to Earn Double Miles On All Purchases.
Business Wire; 7/15/2002; 700+ words
; ...announced that Classic, Gold and Platinum Delta SkyMiles(R) Credit Cardmembers can earn...1) from July 15 to August 15. "The Delta SkyMiles Credit Card is one of the richest...promotion, Cardmembers must enroll their Delta SkyMiles Credit Card at www.americanexpress...
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Delta and Delta Express to expand service between New York and Florida.
M2 Presswire; 3/4/2002; 700+ words
; M2 PRESSWIRE-4 March 2002-DELTA AIR LINES: Delta and Delta Express to expand service between New York and Florida (C)1994-2002 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:01032002 ATLANTA -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) and Delta Express, Delta...
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Delta Air Lines recognized as a leading Internet-enabled business in the InternetWeek 100; The e-Business unit continues to bring value to Delta.
M2 Presswire; 6/20/2001; 700+ words
; ...collaboration between Deltas e-business unit and Delta Technology to develop...in online sales, Deltas Web site, delta.com, continues...in e-business, Delta has established an...systematically leverages Deltas assets using the Internet...
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Delta Air Lines receives Air Transport World's Technology Leadership Award for 2004; Delta and Delta Technology establish a new paradigm for the airline industry.
M2 Presswire; 1/27/2004; 700+ words
; M2 PRESSWIRE-27 January 2004-DELTA AIR LINES: Delta Air Lines receives Air Transport World's Technology Leadership Award for 2004; Delta and Delta Technology establish a new paradigm for the airline...
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Delta and Delta Express to Expand Service Between New York and Florida.
PR Newswire; 3/1/2002; 700+ words
; ATLANTA -- Delta Air Lines and Delta Express, Delta's low-fare airline, responding to strong customer demand for travel to Florida, will expand flights from New York to Florida this spring. With these new flights, Delta will offer customers...
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Delta Air Lines earns InsideFlyer's Industry Impact Award; SkyMiles program recognized for post-September 11 industry-leading initiatives.
M2 Presswire; 5/7/2002; 700+ words
; M2 PRESSWIRE-7 May 2002-DELTA AIR LINES: Delta Air Lines earns InsideFlyer's Industry Impact Award; SkyMiles...1994-2002 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:05032002 ATLANTA -- Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) and its SkyMiles frequent flyer program...
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Delta.com Earns Top Rankings in Airline Web Site Comparison; Customers Give Delta Web Site Highest Marks for Ease of Use, Content and Site Offerings.
PR Newswire; 1/23/2002; 700+ words
; ATLANTA -- Delta Air Lines today announced that its Web site (http://www.delta.com) ranked No. 1 in online customer approval...survey of four leading U.S. airlines reveals that delta.com received the highest overall ranking by all...
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Delta Systems Commences Trading Under The Symbol 'DLT'
Newspaper article from: CCNMatthews Newswire; 10/6/2005; 700+ words
; ...violation of U.S. securities laws. Delta Systems, Inc. (TSX VENTURE:DLT...incorporated under the laws of Canada ("Delta"), a leader in automation and motion...in substitution for listed shares of Delta Systems, Inc., a corporation incorporated...
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Delta
Encyclopedia entry from: U*X*L Encyclopedia of Landforms and Other Geologic Features
Delta Deltas have long played an important role in human history. These...horizontal layer of coarse sand and gravel deposited on top of a delta. Arcuate deltas are the commonest form of delta. They are fan-shaped, with the w
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deltas
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to the Earth
deltas A delta constitutes both the alluvial...delta-plain morphology (Alta delta, Fig. 2). Deltas built by these high-gradient...large, fine-grained deltas. Deltas with steep-gradient delta fronts (so-called Gilbert...
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Delta Force
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Espionage, Intelligence, and Security
Delta Force Delta Force is one of the two principal United States counter-terrorism units...Seal Team Six. Created in 1977 by Colonel Charles "Charlie" Beckwith, Delta Force is headquartered at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Little is known...
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Delta Air Lines, Inc.
Book article from: International Directory of Company Histories
Delta Air Lines, Inc. Hartsfield International...1400 Public Company Incorporated: 1934 as Delta Air Corporation Employees: 39,000 Sales: $9.171 billion Stock Exchanges: New York Delta Air Lines is one of the United States...
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Delta Woodside Industries, Inc.
Book article from: International Directory of Company Histories
Delta Woodside Industries, Inc. 233 N. Main...2211 Broad Woven Fabric Mills, Cotton Delta Woodside Industries, Inc. is a holding...plus Costa Rica. Sixty-seven percent of Delta Woodside ’ s 1992 sales were generated...
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