The Reader’s Notebook

The Reader’s Notebook: OK

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English dictionary
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OK (spelling variations include okay, O.K., ok and Ok) is an English word denoting approval, acceptance, agreement, assent, acknowledgment, or a sign of indifference. OK is frequently used as a loanword in other languages. It has been described as the most frequently spoken or written word on the planet.