“Tighter” or “Titer”—Which to use?

“Tighter” or “Titer”

Overview

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. 👇

Definitions

tighter: (adjective) closely constrained or constricted or constricting. (adjective) set so close together as to be invulnerable to penetration. (adjective) affected by scarcity and expensive to borrow. (adjective) of such close construction as to be impermeable. (adjective) securely or solidly fixed in place; rigid. (adjective) packed closely together.

titer: (noun) the concentration of a solution as determined by titration.

Pronunciation

tighter: t·AY·t·er

titer: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “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

Examples of “titer”

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