one-off

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Usage notes 1.3.2 Translations 1.4 Noun 1.4.1 Translations

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[edit] Pronunciation

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[edit] Etymology

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Possibly a corruption of one of a kind or a shortening of to "run one off".

[edit] Adjective

one-off (comparative more one-off, superlative most one-off)

1. Occurring once; one-time.

   The government insisted that the embarrassing loss of the tax records was a one-off event.

   • 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).

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[edit] Noun

one-off (plural one-offs)

1. (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.

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• Norwegian: engangsforeteelse no(no)