# Oct

Pronunciation: US say "ok-TOH-bur" /ɑkˈtoʊbɚ/; UK say "ok-TOH-buh" /ɒkˈtəʊbə/

## Proper noun

1. Abbreviation of October. — Abbreviation of October.
   - Simple: Short form of October. Use this when you want to write the month's name in a quick way.
   - _The fiscal quarter closes on Oct. 31 each year._
   - _Construction is expected to finish by mid-Oct., weather permitting._

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