bin
1 of 2noun/bɪn/
Forms:bins
1
a container, usually with a lid, for putting waste in
- She threw the empty can into the recycling bin.
- The kitchen bin was full, so he took out the trash.
- Please put your litter in the bin provided.
- He noticed the bin was overflowing and decided to empty it.
- They bought a new bin with a lid to keep the smell contained.
2
an identification number consisting of a two-part code assigned to banks and savings associations; the first part shows the location and the second identifies the bank itself
3
the quantity contained in a bin
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