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November 2005New Word WatchMerriam-Webster editors are giving the following words serious consideration for entry in a Merriam-Webster dictionary: * text messaging noun : the sending of short text messages electronically esp. from one cell phone to another * cybersecurity noun : measures taken to protect a computer or computer system (as on the Internet) against unauthorized access or attack * sandwich generation noun : a generation of people who are caring for their aging parents while supporting their own children Do you have a suggestion for a word we should be watching for? E-mail us at comments@word.com, and we’ll tell you what we have on that word so far. |