aboveboard

Meanings

• adjective

  Conducted openly, honestly, and transparently; not secret or underhanded.

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Variants

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aboveboard

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Etymology

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Originated in the late 15th century, from the nautical term 'above the board,' meaning 'in the open,' 'out in the clear,' or 'above the table.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'aboveboard' is also used in the game of poker to describe a bet or a hand that is made openly and honestly.

2. The term 'aboveboard' is sometimes used in business to describe a company's financial statements or accounting practices. 'Aboveboard' companies are those that are transparent and open about their financial dealings.

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1. Transparency: The state of being open to public scrutiny and accountability. 'Aboveboard' is often used to describe actions or decisions that are transparent.

2. Honesty: The quality of being truthful and sincere. 'Aboveboard' is often used to describe actions or statements that are honest and straightforward.

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Culture

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The term 'aboveboard' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in novels and stories that revolve around themes of honesty, transparency, and morality. One notable example is the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, where the term is used to describe the contrast between the secretive and dishonest nature of some characters and the openness and honesty of others.

How to Memorize "aboveboard"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a table or a board placed above your head. Consider the actions or decisions that would be considered 'aboveboard' in this context.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'aboveboard' with the idea of honesty and transparency. Consider examples of situations where the term would be used to describe honest actions or decisions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'honest and open, above the board.'

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