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Wordnet 3.0

ADJECTIVE (3)

1. suitable for formal occasions;
- Example: "formal wear"
- Example: "a full-dress uniform"
- Example: "dress shoes"
[syn: full-dress, dress]

2. (of an occasion) requiring formal clothes;
- Example: "a dress dinner"
- Example: "a full-dress ceremony"
[syn: dress, full-dress]

3. complete in every respect;
- Example: "a full-dress debate"
- Example: "a full-dress investigation"



The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

full-dress \full-dress\ n.
   full evening dress for men.

   Syn: dress suit, full dress, tailcoat, tail coat, tails,
        white tie, white tie and tails.
        [WordNet 1.5]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

full-dress \full-dress\ adj.
   1. suitable for formal occasions; as, a full-dress uniform.

   Syn: dress.
        [WordNet 1.5]

   2. requiring formal clothes; -- of a social event; as, a
      full-dress ceremony.

   Syn: dress.
        [WordNet 1.5]

   3. complete in every respect, including formalities; as, a
      full-dress debate; a full-dress investigation.
      [WordNet 1.5]


WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

full-dress
    adj 1: suitable for formal occasions; "formal wear"; "a full-
           dress uniform"; "dress shoes" [syn: full-dress,
           dress]
    2: (of an occasion) requiring formal clothes; "a dress dinner";
       "a full-dress ceremony" [syn: dress, full-dress]
    3: complete in every respect; "a full-dress debate"; "a full-
       dress investigation"