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Term: orn

Description:

ORN can refer to various meanings and contexts. It can be an abbreviation for "Object-Relational Name," indicating a name given to a relational database object. In a different sense, "ORN" can also stand for "Ornithology," which is the scientific study of birds. Additionally, "orn" can be used as a slang term meaning "adorning" or "decorating" something.

Sense 1: Object-Relational Name

Usage as a Noun:

1. In databases, an ORN is used to uniquely identify an object within a relational database.

Example Sentence: The ORN of the table in the database was used to retrieve specific information about the object.

Sense 2: Ornithology

Usage as a Noun:

1. ORN is an extensive field of study that involves observing and researching all aspects of birds.

Example Sentence: The professor dedicated her life to the study of ORN and made significant contributions to the field.

Sense 3: Slang term meaning "adorning" or "decorating"

Usage as a Verb:

1. The students decided to orn their classroom with colorful posters for the upcoming event.

Example Sentence: They used colorful ribbons to orn the gift box and make it look more appealing.

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