Uno

Originating from the Italian word for 'one,' 'uno' most commonly refers to a card game, often bearing the same name, where players aim to discard all their cards by matching color, number, or symbol. More broadly, it can symbolize 'one' of anything, highlighting singularity or a singular instance. In specific contexts, it might represent the concept of unity or a single unit of something. Beyond the card game, 'uno' could refer to a directive signaling 'the first' or a unique situation. The word embodies simplicity and often implies a direct, straightforward approach.

Uno meaning with examples

• During the game, Sarah triumphantly played her last card, shouting 'uno!' signifying she had only one card left and was close to winning. This caused a flurry of attempts to draw cards. The tension filled the room as all were playing.
• The project's core team was a very tightly run system. One manager, two researchers, and one designer, it's uno setup allowed for maximum creativity and minimum bureaucracy allowing things to move as quickly as possible.
• After completing the required paperwork, the officer looked at me and said, 'Uno! You're free to go.' signaling this was the final approval needed to leave the facility.
• In response to the budget cuts, the university decided to introduce an uno policy in which each program should be assigned 'one' specialist per group and any more would be considered wasteful to resources.