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closed

The correct spelling is closed.

How to pronounce closed

/kləʊzd/
verb

IPA: /kləʊzd/

Say it like: Clo-sed

The correct spelling is closed. (physical) To remove a gap. For example: "closed source  a closed committee"

Usage Examples

closed source  a closed committee

The set of integers is closed under addition: \forall x,y\in\mathbb{Z}\,x+y\in\mathbb{Z}.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.(physical) To remove a gap.
  2. 2.(social) To finish, to terminate.
  3. 3.To come or gather around; to enclose; to encompass; to confine.
  4. 4.To have a vector sum of 0; that is, to form a closed polygon.

adjective

  1. 1.Sealed, made inaccessible or impassable; not open.
  2. 2.(of a store or business) Not operating or conducting trade.
  3. 3.Not public.
  4. 4.(of a set) Having an open complement.
  5. 5.(of a set) Such that its image under the specified operation is contained in it.

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