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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

patent

/ˈpeɪtnt/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does patent mean?

noun, verb

A patent is a grant of exclusive rights to an inventor for a limited time to manufacture, use, or sell an invention. To patent something means to obtain a patent for it.

Example

"The company patented its new technology to prevent others from copying it."

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