raw

Pronunciation

• (UK) enPR: rô, IPA ^(key): /rɔː/
• (US) enPR: rô, IPA ^(key): /rɔ/

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Adjective

Positive raw

Comparative rawer

Superlative rawest

1. If something is raw, it has not been cooked, processed, prepared, etc.

   You should wash your hands after touching raw meat.

   Computers take the raw information and make it easier to understand.

2. When something is raw, it is in a natural state.