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contactless

Adjective CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. That does not use or require contact in order to happen or operate.
    not-comparable, usually
  2. Conducted without human-to-human contact to improve ease of use or reduce the potential spread of a contagious disease; contact-free.
    not-comparable, usually
  3. Happening without physical contact at the point of sale.
    not-comparable
  4. That has no contact or contacts.
    not-comparable

Equivalents

Italianocontactless
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Examples

“Contactless commerce, of which Amazon Go is at the extreme end⟳, was of course already by the autumn of 2019 a growing trend, what with increasing numbers of self-checkout counters and websites and apps that allowed us to have⟳ everything from groceries to pet supplies to prescription medication delivered right to our doorsteps.”
“Please⟳ stay⟳ in touch⟳ with me / In this contactless society / Anywhere that you may be”
“TfL has been saying for a few years that Oyster will eventually be withdrawn, but not until contactless payments can offer⟳ railcard discounts.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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