Fen
/fen/noun
A type of wetland fed by mineral-rich ground or surface water.
The area had a vast fen that was teeming with unique wildlife.
Often appears as...
- fen ecosystem
- fen landscape
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Academic
proper noun
Abbreviation for Federal Employer Number, a unique nine-digit number assigned by the IRS.
You need to know your company's FEN for tax purposes.
Often appears as...
- fen code
- fen identifier
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Formal
Technical
noun
An initialism for Forsyth-Edwards Notation, a standard notation for describing a particular board position of a chess game.
The FEN arrangement helps in understanding the current position of the chess game.
Often appears as...
- fen representation
- chess fen
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
A type of wetland fed by mineral-rich ground or surface water.
The area had a vast fen that was teeming with unique wildlife.
Often appears as...
- fen ecosystem
- fen landscape
Usage tips
Academic
proper noun
Abbreviation for Federal Employer Number, a unique nine-digit number assigned by the IRS.
You need to know your company's FEN for tax purposes.
Often appears as...
- fen code
- fen identifier
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
An initialism for Forsyth-Edwards Notation, a standard notation for describing a particular board position of a chess game.
The FEN arrangement helps in understanding the current position of the chess game.
Often appears as...
- fen representation
- chess fen
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Wetland Variation
Fen is a specific wetland, usually less acidic than a bog.
Unlike the murky waters of a bog, this fen was clear and full of life.
Pro Tip 2/3Biodiversity Hotspot
Fens can be ecological treasures with diverse plants and animals.
The fen was a birdwatcher's paradise, with species rarely seen elsewhere.
Pro Tip 3/3Environmental Concern
Due to their ecological importance, fens are often protected areas.
The new wildlife preserve will protect the fen from industrial development.
Compare with
bogmarshquagmireswampwetland
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decided to go ahead and get out to a location where we thought there would be whales just so we'd be ready when things when things did clear up so we all piled in the boat and we came across a group of whales that appeared to be socializing and you just sort of see if you sort of fens hanging out at the
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"Fen" means the share of the job. "I will just focus on my job and not cross any lines," which is totally the opposite to Qu's thinking. So Qu created a unique initiative called "Signature Program." In the program, each employee chooses an avatar character
Video examples
The Toughest Shot PIPE...
decided to go ahead and get out to a location where we thought there would be whales just so we'd be ready when things when things did clear up so we all piled in the boat and we came across a group of whales that appeared to be socializing and you just sort of see if you sort of fens hanging out at the
Video examples
Management lessons from...
"Fen" means the share of the job. "I will just focus on my job and not cross any lines," which is totally the opposite to Qu's thinking. So Qu created a unique initiative called "Signature Program." In the program, each employee chooses an avatar character
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Marianne Moore
American Poet
If you will tell me why the fen appears impassable, I then will tell you why I think that I can cross it if I try.
Quote examples
Marianne Moore
American Poet
If you will tell me why the fen appears impassable, I then will tell you why I think that I can cross it if I try.
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