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licenses

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈɫaɪsənsɪz// UK //lˈaɪsənsɪz// li·cens·es

n. official documents or cards that give you legal permission to do, own, or use something. You usually need one to drive a car or run a business.

n. official documents or permits granting legal authority to engage in a specific activity, own property, or practice a profession.


SIMPLE

You must carry your driving licenses when you are on the road.

CONTEXTUAL

The city inspector visited the new restaurant to ensure all their health and safety licenses were up to date.

COMPLEX

The software company offers various tiers of enterprise licenses, allowing organizations to scale their access based on the total number of active users.

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Commonly used in the plural when referring to multiple types of permits or permits held by different people.

Pitfall

He has a licenses to drive.He has a license to drive.Learners often confuse the plural 'licenses' with the singular 'license' or the verb 'license'.

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