down to
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1
: in a way that includes even (the smallest or least important part)
Our work must be accurate down to the last detail.
They knew everything about him down to the cologne he wore.
2
: to the last person or thing that can be used
It looks like it's down to you and me.
I'm down to my last dollar.
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Henry Audio has always focused its design efforts on the most critical aspects of the digital audio playback process which is mostly down to power supply and clocking.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
According to the South Carolina Forestry Commission, over 175 blazes were recorded over the weekend; as of early Monday, this number was down to 163.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
The agency on Friday confirmed the figure — which will bring its total staff down to 50,000 from 57,000.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025
Scroll down to see the best hair looks at the 2025 Oscars.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2025
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
According to the South Carolina Forestry Commission, over 175 blazes were recorded over the weekend; as of early Monday, this number was down to 163.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
The agency on Friday confirmed the figure — which will bring its total staff down to 50,000 from 57,000.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025
Scroll down to see the best hair looks at the 2025 Oscars.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2025
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“Down to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/down%20to. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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