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dual

1 of 2adjective
/ˈduəl/
1

having or consisting of two aspects, parts, functions, etc.

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  • The job requires a dual skill set, combining both technical expertise and creative thinking.
  • Her dual roles as both a teacher and a coach made her a key figure in the school.
  • The dual nature of the policy addressed both economic growth and environmental sustainability.
  • His dual heritage gave him a unique perspective on cultural traditions.
  • The dual purpose of the event was to raise funds and to increase awareness about the cause.
2

(grammar) describing words in some languages that specifically indicate the presence of exactly two people or things

  • In Arabic, the dual form is used to distinguish between two objects or people.
  • The dual pronoun in Sanskrit is different from the singular and plural forms.
  • The dual case in certain languages helps clarify when exactly two items are being discussed.
  • The dual form in this language changes both the verb and noun endings to indicate a pair.
  • The dual form changes both the noun and verb endings to accurately reflect the presence of two entities.
3

(of a flight) involving two people, typically an instructor and a student, in a training aircraft where both have access to controls

  • She logged her first dual flight with the instructor to practice basic maneuvers.
  • The pilot-in-training completed several dual flights before flying solo.
  • During the dual flight, the instructor guided the student through an emergency procedure.
  • The dual flight allowed the student to gain hands-on experience under the supervision of an expert.
  • Dual flights are essential for beginners to build confidence and skill before independent flying.