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May 27, 2012
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place•hold•er



Pronunciation: (plās'hōl"dur), [key]
—n.
1. Math, Logic.a symbol in an expression that may be replaced by the name of any element of the set.
2. a person who holds a government office, esp. one appointed to the position in return for political support or favors.

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