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BANS

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There are 10 meanings of the word Bans.

Bans - as a noun

A decree that prohibits something

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
prohibition18proscription18
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decree9edict8fiat7order6rescript12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A bachelor's degree in nursing

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bachelor of arts in nursing

100 bani equal 1 leu in moldova

100 bani equal 1 leu in romania

An official prohibition or edict against something

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
banning10forbiddance20forbidding18
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
prohibition18
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A logarithmic unit which measures information or entropy, based on base 10 logarithms and powers of 10.

Example: "The ban pre-dates shannon's use of bit as a unit of information by at least eight years, and remains in use in the early 21st century."

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dit4hart7hartley

Bans - as a verb

Forbid the public distribution of (a movie or a newspaper)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
censor8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
criminalise15criminalize24illegalise11illegalize20outlaw9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Prohibit especially by legal means or social pressure

Example: "Smoking is banned in this building"

Ban from a place of residence, as for punishment

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
banish11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
expel14kick outthrow out
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Expel from a community or group

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
banish11blackball19cast outostracise11ostracize20shun7

Example Sentences

"The city council has implemented bans on smoking in public parks."
"The government has imposed bans on certain import goods."
"The school has strict bans on using cell phones during class."
"The company's policy includes bans on using social media during work hours."
"There are bans on fishing in this protected area."
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Word Game Points

Is BANS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bans is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BANS has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is BANS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bans is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BANS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is BANS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bans is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BANS has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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