Definition of Tenor
Tenor
ten·or
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the highest singing voice in the normal range for adult males, or a singer with a voice in this range;
e.g. He sings with a well-trained tenor and has an amazing vocal range.
(noun)
the general sense or meaning conveyed in some written or spoken communication;
e.g. I skimmed the letter for the tenor of its message.
(noun)
the broad direction or nature of something, or its general nature;
e.g. Their visit disrupted the peaceful tenor of our daily life.
(noun)
the exact wording or phrasing used in a written document, especially in a legal setting;
e.g. The lawyer argued that the tenor of the document did not justify the accused's actions.
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