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Aitken
" My maternal grandmother, Penelope, was a very big figure in my life. She was a child of the Raj, born in India, a debutante who hobnobbed with royals, then married a Canadian, Bill Aitken, who became MP for Bury St Edmunds."
Jack Davenport

Meaning of "Aitken" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

PRONUNCIATION OF AITKEN

ˈeɪtkɪn


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF AITKEN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Aitken is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES AITKEN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Aitken

Aitken may refer to: ▪ Aitken, a crater on the Moon ▪ Aitken, people with the surname Aitken...

Definition of Aitken in the English dictionary

The definition of Aitken in the dictionary is Robert Grant. 1864–1951, US astronomer who discovered over three thousand double stars.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH AITKEN

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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE AITKEN

AIS · Aisha · aisle · aisle seat · aisled · aisleless · aisleway · Aisne · ait · aitch · aitchbone · aitu · aiver · Aix · Aix-en-Provence · Aix-la-Chapelle · Aix-les-Bains · aizle · AJA · Ajaccio

WORDS THAT END LIKE AITKEN

Aiken · awaken · broken · by the same token · drucken · drunken · Hoboken · ken · mistaken · outspoken · shaken · spoken · starken · stricken · sunken · taken · token · trocken · unbroken · undertaken

Synonyms and antonyms of Aitken in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Aitken» into 25 languages

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Find out the translation of Aitken to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of Aitken from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Aitken» in English.
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Translator English - Chinese

艾特肯
1,325 millions of speakers
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Aitken
570 millions of speakers
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Aitken
510 millions of speakers
hi

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एटकेन
380 millions of speakers
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ايتكين
280 millions of speakers
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Айткен
278 millions of speakers
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Aitken
270 millions of speakers
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Aitken
260 millions of speakers
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Aitken
220 millions of speakers
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Aitken
190 millions of speakers
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Aitken
180 millions of speakers
ja

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エイトケン
130 millions of speakers
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을 Aitken
85 millions of speakers
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Aitken
85 millions of speakers
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Aitken
80 millions of speakers
ta

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அயிட்கென்
75 millions of speakers
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Aitken
75 millions of speakers
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Aitken
70 millions of speakers
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Aitken
65 millions of speakers
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Aitken
50 millions of speakers
uk

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Айткен
40 millions of speakers
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Aitken
30 millions of speakers
el

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Aitken
15 millions of speakers
af

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Aitken
14 millions of speakers
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Aitken
10 millions of speakers
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Aitken
5 millions of speakers

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Aitken

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QUOTES WITH «AITKEN»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Aitken.
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Jack Davenport
My maternal grandmother, Penelope, was a very big figure in my life. She was a child of the Raj, born in India, a debutante who hobnobbed with royals, then married a Canadian, Bill Aitken, who became MP for Bury St Edmunds.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «AITKEN»

Discover the use of Aitken in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Aitken and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Taking the Path of Zen
Examines the fundamental principles of Zen Buddhism, discusses how to put these beliefs in practice in everyday life, and describes Zen customs and ceremonies
Robert Aitken, 1982
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Broken screen: 26 conversations with Doug Aitken : expanding ...
In twenty-six candid conversations, this book gives insight into the personal thoughts and motivations of leading artists, filmmakers, and architects as they discuss art-making in an increasingly fragmented world.
Doug Aitken, Noel Daniel, 2006
3
European Film Theory and Cinema: A Critical Introduction
European Film Theory and Cinema explores the major film theories and movements within European cinema since the early 1900s.
Ian Aitken, 2001
4
Doug Aitken: Sleepwalkers
Foreword by Glenn D. Lowry and Anne Pasternak. Text by Klaus Biesenbach, Peter Eleey, Doug Aitken.
Emily Hall, Museum of Modern Art (New York, N.Y.), Creative Time, Inc, 2007
5
Film and Reform:: John Grierson and the Documentary Film ...
First Published in 1990. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Ian Aitken, 2013
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Developing Change Leaders: The Principles and Practices of ...
Considering the essential background theory, including the contemporary context of change leadership and broader organizational considerations which impact on change leadership capability, the book concludes with an overarching framework ...
Paul Aitken, Malcolm Higgs, 2010
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Footloose in the Himalaya
For Aitken, Travel In The Himalaya Is As Much About The Spirit As About Landscapes, Leeches, And Aching Knees. His Intimate Knowledge Of The Himalaya, Absorbed Through A Lifetime Makes This Volume More A Native`S Account Than A Traveller`S.
Bill Aitken, 2003
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Proverbs
" In this perceptive commentary familiar sayings from the book of Proverbs, such as this one, are seen in a new light. Kenneth T. Aitken deepens our understanding of the collection of popular sayings and folk wisdom of ancient Israel.
Kenneth T. Aitken, 1986
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Statistics and the Evaluation of Evidence for Forensic ...
This is exemplified by their role in the evaluation and interpretation of trace evidence, such as glass, fibres and DNA. They allow the forensic scientist to evaluate and interpret evidence where there is an element of uncertainty.
C. G. G. Aitken, Franco Taroni, 2004
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The Garden of Ideas: Four Centuries of Australian Style
From the imaginings of emigrant garden-makers of the late eighteenth century to the concerns of twenty-first-century gardeners, this book charts its way across four centuries through a handsome and satisfying fusion of images and text.
Richard Aitken, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «AITKEN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Aitken is used in the context of the following news items.
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Hughes wins at Monza as Isaakyan and Aitken collide
Erstwhile points leader Jack Aitken, who fought up to fifth from 14th on the grid before the safety car, then pulled alongside Isaakyan. «PaddockScout, Jul 15»
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Peter Aitken: Religious freedom not compromised
Regarding the June 27 news article “U.S. Supreme Court extends gay marriage nationwide”: The Supreme Court's decision legalizing gay ... «News & Observer, Jul 15»
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Kerry Stokes' star money man Charlie Aitken reveals how to invest …
Charlie Aitken, the 42-year-old star stockbroker managing the Stokes family's money in a new $300 million global fund, outlined his views in a ... «The Daily Telegraph, Jul 15»
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Mike Aitken: Mickelson a Scots crowd favourite
DURING one of Phil Mickelson's first visits to the Scottish Open, when the event was staged at Loch Lomond, the southpaw golfer only arrived ... «Scotsman, Jul 15»
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Don't let Soapy Aitken slip
Soapy Aitken looks gilt-edged for the prestigious £25000, listed, Dragon 2-y-o Stakes over five furlongs of 'good' Sandown today which ... «Trinidad Guardian, Jul 15»
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Rolling thunder: Doug Aitken's 'Station to Station' arrives at the …
The American artist and film-maker Doug Aitken's 'Station to Station: a 30 day happening' is a multifaceted arts event best described as a 'living ... «wallpaper.com, Jul 15»
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Doug Aitken, Station to Station exhibition review: mediation on …
A project by American artist Doug Aitken, Station to Station started on a train crossing the US in 2013. At 10 stations and on the train itself ... «Evening Standard, Jun 15»
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Station to Station at the Barbican – a self-congratulatory dude-fest
Stuffed with artists, satanists and an 88-strong cymbal band, Doug Aitken's month-long takeover of London's leading cultural centre is still ... «The Guardian, Jun 15»
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Euan Aitken Left Red-Faced After 'Dropping The Ball'
Semi Radradra was the man to thank yet again as the powerful winger crossed for all three of the Eels' tries with Eto Nabuli and Euan Aitken ... «TripleM Sydney, Jun 15»
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Doug Aitken: In search of perpetual fluidity
In Doug Aitken's Station to Station, a movie composed of 62 one-minute films, each recording an artistic “happening” that took place on a ... «Financial Times, Jun 15»
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