What Does CE Mean in a Text?
The Quick Answer
The abbreviation CE means "Common Era" and "Casual Encounters."Common Era
CE is widely used online and in written texts with the meaning "Common Era." In this context, CE is a culturally neutral alternative to AD (Anno Domini) and is used in exactly the same way (e.g., 101 CE, tenth century CE).Casual Encounters
When used with the meaning "Casual Encounters," CE typically refers to a casual sexual encounter. In 2018, as a result of the Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act passed by Congress, the classified advertisements website Craigslist shut down its popular "Casual Encounters" section.Image for CE
When I write CE, I mean this:
"Common Era"
Summary of Key Points
We have summarized the key points in the table below:CE | |
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Definition: | Common Era |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | 3: Guessable |
Typical Users: | Adults, Teenagers, and Under 13s |
Second Definition of CE
"Casual Encounters" is another common definition for CE.CE | |
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Definition: | Casual Encounters |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | 4: Difficult to guess |
Typical Users: | Adults |
Example of CE Used in a Text
CE
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