Unique
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.
adjective
1.
being the only one of a particular type; single; sole
2.
without equal or like; unparalleled
3.
(informal) very remarkable or unusual
4.
(maths)
leading to only one result: the sum of two integers is unique
having precisely one value: the unique positive square root of 4 is 2
language
A portable job control language.
[“The UNIQUE Command Language – Portable Job Control”, I.A. Newman, Proc DATAFAIR 73, 1973, pp. 353-357].
(1994-11-22)
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