dual vs duel :

Definitions
  dual
  • s  consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs
    dual controls for pilot and copilot
  • s  having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities; public preaching and private influence"- R.W.Emerson
    a double (or dual) role for an actor
  • s  a grammatical number category referring to two items or units as opposed to one item (singular) or more than two items (plural)
    ancient Greek had the dual form but it has merged with the plural form in modern Greek
  duel
  • n  a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
  • n  any struggle between two skillful opponents (individuals or groups)
  • v  fight a duel, as over one's honor or a woman
    In the 19th century, men often dueled over small matters
News & Articles
  dual
  • Dual Matrix to Redefine Tabletop Inspection at NEPCON Malaysia with CyberOptics' QX100(TM)
    CyberOptics Corporation (Nasdaq: CYBE) announces that its representative Dual Matrix will display its award-winning QX100™ tabletop AOI system in booth #D5, at NEPCON Malaysia, June 10-12, 2013 at the Penang International Sports Arena (PISA). The QX100™ AOI system combines the performance of an in-line inspection system with the flexibility of a tabletop system, redefining tabletop ...
    June 11, 2013 - ThomasNet
  • Trendnet AC1200 Dual Band Wireless USB Adapter
    Trendnet's AC1200 Dual Band Wireless USB Adapter is the companion pre-draft 11ac adapter to Trendnet's excellent AC1750 Dual Band Wireless Router. However, in testing we saw better throughput with another vendor's adapter.
    June 11, 2013 - PC Magazine
  • Dual accreditation to become DeKalb policy
    When it appeared that the DeKalb School system was at risk of losing its accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, many parents began pushing for accreditation from the Georgia Accrediting Commission, as a “safety net” to insure the value of their childrens’ DeKalb County high school diplomas. The tactic, referred to as “dual accreditation,” was initially met with ...
    June 11, 2013 - Dunwoody Crier
  duel
  • A's Parker outduels Rangers' Darvish
    ARLINGTON, Texas -- Oakland A's starter Jarrod Parker didn't want to turn Tuesday night's matchup against the Texas Rangers into a personal duel with Yu Darvish.
    June 19, 2013 - The SportsXchange via Yahoo! Sports
  • In Brief
    WASHINGTONImmigration plans duel
    June 19, 2013 - Times Leader
  • Duel of the Islands All-stars Saturday
    Pine Island Little League will be hosting Sanibel Babe Ruth League in the second annual Duel of the Islands All-stars tournament Saturday, June 15, at Phillips Park in Bokeelia.
    June 14, 2013 - The Pine Island Eagle