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RIFs

Description:

RIFs is an acronym for Reading Is Fundamental, a nonprofit organization in the United States that focuses on promoting literacy through various programs and initiatives.

Senses:

Sense 1 (Noun):

A program or initiative by Reading Is Fundamental.

Example sentence: Join the RIFs program to improve your child's reading skills.

Sense 2 (Noun):

Acronym for Reduced Instructional Fee, a term used in educational institutions to refer to a lower tuition fee for certain courses.

Example sentence: Students eligible for financial aid can apply for RIFs to reduce their tuition costs.

Sense 3 (Verb):

To engage in rapid fire exchanges, often in online discussion forums or chat rooms.

Example sentence: The users were rifing about the latest episode of their favorite TV show.

Sense 4 (Plural Noun):

Informal term referring to sneakers or athletic shoes, particularly in local slang.

Example sentence: He always wears cool rifs with his casual outfits.