Dice
WordNet
noun
(1) Small cubes with 1 to 6 spots on the faces; used to generate random numbers
verb
(2) Play dice
(3) Cut into cubes
"Cube the cheese"
WiktionaryText
Noun
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- 1972, (translation), Einstein: The Life and Times, Avon Books
- I, at any rate, am convinced that He does not throw dice.
- 1926 December 12, Albert Einstein, letter to Max Born
- Jedenfalls bin ich überzeugt, dass der Alte nicht würfelt.
- 1972, (translation), Einstein: The Life and Times, Avon Books
- An alternative singular of die when the plural is dice.
- 1980, Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, “The Winner Takes It All”, Super Trouper, Polar Music
- The gods may throw a dice / Their minds as cold as ice
- 1980, Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, “The Winner Takes It All”, Super Trouper, Polar Music
Usage notes
The singular usage is considered incorrect by many authorities. However, it should be noted that some authoritative sources state that “In modern standard English, the singular die (rather than dice) is uncommon. Dice is used for both the singular and the plural.”