veterancy

In gaming: The experience gain and related increase in capability of a unit. Typically used in strategy games.

A level 3 veterancy tank is harder to spot, and has better accuracy than a fresh tank.

You should try to keep your helicopters alive, because each level of veterancy makes their fire more accurate at range, and their special abilities recharge faster.

veterancy by LarsG November 20, 2007

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veteranism

a) The wisdom, experience, composure, and effective contributions that can only be provided by veterans with previous experience.

b) An "amalgamation of Americanism and patriotism" reflecting the spirit and experiences of American military veterans.

Earliest reference to veteranism credited to Lt. Col. Doug Jacobs, Kansas National Guard. (Source: JR Mendoza, Capitol Journal, 2000)

"Right now, they're showing their veteranism by playing out there on the court." (Flip Murray of the Seattle Supersonics in 2006 speaking about the then-NBA best Detroit Pistons)

veteranism by Michael Mullins April 10, 2008

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Veterana

Old school hood rat. typically has exagerated hair bangs, drawn-in eyebrows & a dark shade of lipstick and has been around the block a couple of thousand times

Eli, check out that veterana homegirl hood rat chonch vieja she's still kickin' it with da homies. With a brew in one hand her kid in another.

Veterana by crucifer April 1, 2009

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Veteranism

Patriotic principles and genuine activities relating to an individual's personal feelings about being a Veteran of the United States military.

"His Veteranism made him challenge the land-use policy that excluded homeless Veterans from the VA Home"
"Her Veteranism motivated the creation of the 'She-does' campaign to provide shelter for homeless female Veterans"
"His Veteranism helped him coin the phrase 'the word satisfied must not exist in the vernacular of Veteran advocates'"

Veteranism by Obregon-Raider April 16, 2018