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“Tighter” or “Titer”

tighter / titer are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

tighter t·AY·t·er

  • adjectiveclosely constrained or constricted or constricting.
  • adjectiveset so close together as to be invulnerable to penetration.
  • adjectiveaffected by scarcity and expensive to borrow.
  • adjectiveof such close construction as to be impermeable.
  • adjectivesecurely or solidly fixed in place; rigid.
  • adjectivepacked closely together.

titer

  • nounthe concentration of a solution as determined by titration.
Usage

Examples in context

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“tighter”

  • Tighter fiscal rules
  • The time correlation was much tighter than he knew.
  • …they face a borrowing limit tighter than the natural borrowing limit.
  • …within two years due to tighter regulations on such deals.
  • But we can get a tighter upper bound.
  • …that Travelling Without Moving is "tighter and more compact in its…
  • …directed by Tony Klinger, Gettin' Tighter, a (80 minute) new music…
  • …when the borrowing limit is tighter than the natural borrowing limit.
  • …although it was a heavier, tighter brand of punk than their…
  • …interesting researches conducted by imposing tighter borrowing constraints on the economics

“titer”

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