[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"