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Gold/Mining/Energy : Gold and Silver Juniors, Mid-tiers and Producers

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To: LoneClone who wrote (24308)11/3/2006 9:12:24 PM
From: Mr. Aloha  Read Replies (2) of 78419
 
dictionary.reference.com
unique
u?nique /yu'nik/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[yoo-neek] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation

–adjective 1. existing as the only one or as the sole example; single; solitary in type or characteristics: a unique copy of an ancient manuscript.
2. having no like or equal; unparalleled; incomparable: Bach was unique in his handling of counterpoint.
3. limited in occurrence to a given class, situation, or area: a species unique to Australia.
4. limited to a single outcome or result; without alternative possibilities: Certain types of problems have unique solutions.
5. not typical; unusual: She has a very unique smile.
–noun 6. the embodiment of unique characteristics; the only specimen of a given kind: The unique is also the improbable.


I say if something's in the definition of a word at dictionary.com, it's fair to use it for a stock message board. Maybe not for LC's classroom, but there are definitely far worse misuses of language here... :)
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