Troy
noun
A system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones.
The gold bar weighs one troy ounce.
Often appears as...
- troy ounce
- troy weight
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Technical
noun
An ancient city in northwest Asia Minor.
The epic tale of the Trojan War centers around the city of Troy.
Often appears as...
- city of troy
- trojan war
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Historical
proper noun
A proper name of a man.
Troy is my brother's name.
Often appears as...
- troy said
- troy went
noun
A system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones.
The gold bar weighs one troy ounce.
Often appears as...
- troy ounce
- troy weight
Usage tips
Technical
noun
An ancient city in northwest Asia Minor.
The epic tale of the Trojan War centers around the city of Troy.
Often appears as...
- city of troy
- trojan war
Usage tips
Historical
proper noun
A proper name of a man.
Troy is my brother's name.
Often appears as...
- troy said
- troy went
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Precise Measurement
The troy system is used for accuracy in measuring precious items.
The jeweler measured the diamonds in troy carats.
Pro Tip 2/3Specific Usage
Troy is not used for everyday items like groceries or postage.
He knew not to use troy weight for measuring flour.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for People
The troy system applies to objects, not quantifying people or animals.
You wouldn't say, 'She weighs 120 troy ounces.'
Pro Tip 1/3Precise Measurement
The troy system is used for accuracy in measuring precious items.
The jeweler measured the diamonds in troy carats.
Pro Tip 2/3Specific Usage
Troy is not used for everyday items like groceries or postage.
He knew not to use troy weight for measuring flour.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for People
The troy system applies to objects, not quantifying people or animals.
You wouldn't say, 'She weighs 120 troy ounces.'
Pro Tip 1/3Precise Measurement
The troy system is used for accuracy in measuring precious items.
The jeweler measured the diamonds in troy carats.
Pro Tip 2/3Specific Usage
Troy is not used for everyday items like groceries or postage.
He knew not to use troy weight for measuring flour.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for People
The troy system applies to objects, not quantifying people or animals.
You wouldn't say, 'She weighs 120 troy ounces.'
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The case to infect...
that that would save five people on the other line but they wouldn't for example push a large person over a bridge onto the track to stop the train even if they knew that would also save lives there's that we differentiate between intentional acts that put individuals at risk and yet so this is like a troy one
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International Space...
Troy the whole world is now kind of doing what NASA has been doing there's some competition out there isn't that a great and I asked him did you do does this feel like competition to you let's find out what he told me we teach people react as a a model for how people of
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Film Star Animals PIPE Vets...
work on them as an unknown face would be unwise they still have wild tendencies they're not tame or domesticated they're only trained yeah and so you you just have to be able to understand how they think no touch Troy also trains mountain
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The case to infect...
that that would save five people on the other line but they wouldn't for example push a large person over a bridge onto the track to stop the train even if they knew that would also save lives there's that we differentiate between intentional acts that put individuals at risk and yet so this is like a troy one
Video examples
International Space...
Troy the whole world is now kind of doing what NASA has been doing there's some competition out there isn't that a great and I asked him did you do does this feel like competition to you let's find out what he told me we teach people react as a a model for how people of
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Film Star Animals PIPE Vets...
work on them as an unknown face would be unwise they still have wild tendencies they're not tame or domesticated they're only trained yeah and so you you just have to be able to understand how they think no touch Troy also trains mountain
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Quote examples
John Kruk
American Athlete
On this Twitter thing, at least five people a day say 'bring back the mullet.' My wife told me I'm not allowed. Troy Tulowitzki wants me to grow a rat-tail for his charity. I was like, 'What the heck is a rat-tail?
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Odion Ighalo
Nigerian Athlete
Troy Deeney is a good guy, he's one of the nicest guys I've played with. He says it how it is. He's not a guy that beats around the bush. If he's not happy, he says what he feels.
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Suzanne Pleshette
American Actress
Troy was a sweet, good man. We just were never destined to be married. We just didn't have the same values. But I'm not bitter. He taught me how to laugh.
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Drew Brees
American Athlete
I love the Cowboys in the early 90s. That was their heyday, winning all those Super bowls. Troy Aikman was a person I looked up to.
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Jennifer Armintrout
American Author
Move over, Helen of Troy; Jenny Trout is going to wage a war on good health and fit bodies!
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Colin Cowherd
American Entertainer
Troy Aikman has always felt like a Dallas Cowboy to me.
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Joe Buck
American Celebrity
Troy Aikman is one of my best friends.
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Zac Taylor
American Coach
Troy Walters and I coached together.
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Kemba Walker
American Athlete
Troy Daniels is pretty good dresser.
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John Kruk
American Athlete
On this Twitter thing, at least five people a day say 'bring back the mullet.' My wife told me I'm not allowed. Troy Tulowitzki wants me to grow a rat-tail for his charity. I was like, 'What the heck is a rat-tail?
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Odion Ighalo
Nigerian Athlete
Troy Deeney is a good guy, he's one of the nicest guys I've played with. He says it how it is. He's not a guy that beats around the bush. If he's not happy, he says what he feels.
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Suzanne Pleshette
American Actress
Troy was a sweet, good man. We just were never destined to be married. We just didn't have the same values. But I'm not bitter. He taught me how to laugh.
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Drew Brees
American Athlete
I love the Cowboys in the early 90s. That was their heyday, winning all those Super bowls. Troy Aikman was a person I looked up to.
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Jennifer Armintrout
American Author
Move over, Helen of Troy; Jenny Trout is going to wage a war on good health and fit bodies!
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Colin Cowherd
American Entertainer
Troy Aikman has always felt like a Dallas Cowboy to me.
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Joe Buck
American Celebrity
Troy Aikman is one of my best friends.
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Zac Taylor
American Coach
Troy Walters and I coached together.
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Kemba Walker
American Athlete
Troy Daniels is pretty good dresser.
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