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Definition of esc

esc

/ɪˈskeɪp/
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• noun

1

An abbreviation for the escape key on a computer keyboard, typically located in the top-left corner and used to cancel or exit a current operation, menu, or full-screen view.

Example

"Press Esc to exit full-screen mode and return to the main application window."

2

An acronym for embryonic stem cell, a pluripotent cell derived from the inner cell mass of an early-stage embryo.

Example

"The laboratory's research focused on differentiating the human ESC line into functional cardiac tissue."

3

An acronym for electronic stability control, a computerized automotive safety technology that improves a vehicle's stability by detecting and reducing loss of traction.

Example

"Most modern passenger vehicles come equipped with ESC as a standard safety feature to help prevent skidding on wet roads."

• Rhymes for esc

• Nearby Words

eryx
esau
esbjerg
esc
escalate
escalation
escalator

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Esc. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/esc
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