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A. N. Other

A. N. Other proper noun: a formulaic name that is substituted for that of a person whose name or identity is not known, or not relevant; typically used when exhibiting an example.

Proper noun

A. N. Other

  1. (British, English) A formulaic name that is substituted for that of a person whose name or identity is not known, or not relevant; typically used when exhibiting an example.
    • For instance, how is the statement ‘A. N. Other is going to win the lottery the next time he plays’ to be evaluated if A. N. Other never plays again for the rest of his life?1975, Bruno de Finetti, Theory of Probability: A Critical Introductory Treatment, page 62
    • The broker, having arranged the deal, sends to Mr A. N. Other, or to the bank acting for him, a contract note (Figure 21.5).1983, Jack Harvey, Modern Economics: An Introduction for Business and Professional Students, page 300

Forms of A. N. Other

alternative formAN Other
alternative formA.N. Other

Origin of A. N. Other

From another, punctuating the initials and surname.

Questions about A. N. Other

What does A. N. Other mean?
A. N. Other means a formulaic name that is substituted for that of a person whose name or identity is not known, or not relevant; typically used when exhibiting an example.
What part of speech is A. N. Other?
A. N. Other is a proper noun.

Words near A. N. Other in the dictionary

  1. A. G.
  2. A. G. I.
  3. a. m.
  4. a. m. a.
  5. A. M. A.s
  6. A. N. Other
  7. A. Pascual
  8. A. S. I.
  9. A. U.
  10. a.a.
  11. A.A. Ag.

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