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a·pex / ˈāpeks/ • n. (pl. a·pex·es or a·pi·ces / ˈāpəˌsēz; ˈapə-/ ) the top or highest part of something, esp. one forming a point: the apex of the roof fig. the apex of his career. ∎ Geom. the highest point in a plane or solid figure, relative to a base line or plane. ∎ Bot. the growing point of a shoot. ∎ the highest level of a hierarchy, organization, or other power structure regarded as a triangle or pyramid. • v. [intr.] reach a high point or climax.
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A·pex / ˈāpeks/ • n. [usu. as adj.] a system of reduced fares for scheduled airline flights and railroad journeys that must be booked and paid for before a certain period in advance of departure: Apex fares.
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• Association of Professional, Executive, Clerical, and Computer Staff (now amalgamated with GMB)
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