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      neat
      noun
      (informal) An artificial intelligence researcher who believes that solutions should be elegant, clear and provably correct. Compare scruffy.
      A surname from Middle English.
      (exercise) Acronym of non-exercise activity thermogenesis.
      (computing theory) Acronym of neuroevolution of augmenting topologies, a genetic algorithm for the generation of evolving artificial neural networks.
      (archaic) A bull or cow.
      (archaic) Cattle collectively.
      adjective
      Clean, tidy; free from dirt or impurities.
      Free from contaminants; unadulterated, undiluted. Particularly of liquor and cocktails; see usage below.
      Having a simple elegance or style; clean, trim, tidy, tasteful.
      Well-executed or delivered; clever, skillful, precise.
      (Canada, US, colloquial) Good, excellent, desirable; interesting; cool.
      Facile; missing complexity or details in the favor of convenience or simplicity.
      (chemistry) Conditions with a liquid reagent or gas performed with no standard solvent or cosolvent.
      Obsolete form of net (“remaining after expenses or deductions”). [(obsolete) Good, desirable; clean, decent, clear.]
      (archaic) With all deductions or allowances made; net.
      Roots
      nitidusneat- · Latin · clean, bright, elegant
      Synonyms for neat
      orderlyncleanadjtidyadjniftyadjslickadjshipshapeadjunclutteredadjspiffyadjgroovyadjdandyadjdapperadjsnazzyadjgreatadjclassyadjelegantadjcleveradjtastefuladj
      Words related to neat
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