one-off
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[edit] Etymology
Probably from foundry work, for which making reusable molds is expensive and expediency the rule for molds not to be reused.
[edit] Adjective
one-off (comparative more one-off, superlative most one-off)
- Occurring once; one-time.
- The government insisted that the embarrassing loss of the tax records was a one-off event.
- 1905, Foundry, volume 50, page 198:
- If such a casting was wanted in a hurry — a one-off job — there would be no question of molding it on a machine.
- 2006 Sep 1, EIU Country Analysis, Malta: Country outlook:
- Moreover, given that recent measures to cut the deficit have been more one-off than of a structural fiscal nature, meeting this debt target is likely only
[edit] Usage notes
- Much more common outside US. Relative usage frequency 5% (COCA versus BNC).
[edit] Synonyms
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occurring once; one-time
[edit] Noun
- (idiomatic) Something that is done, created, etc. only once, and often quickly, simply, or improvisationally.
- I'll put together a quick one-off as a sample so we can taste the recipe.
[edit] Translations
something that is done only once
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