XYZ

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˌɛks.waɪˈzɛd/
• (US) IPA^(key): /ˌɛks.waɪˈzi/

XYZ (plural XYZs)

1. The color space of the tristimulus values X, Y, and Z.
2. A generic placeholder representing a specific name or thing.
3. (web design, cartography) Describing a URL scheme for providing map tiles, where X and Y refer to coordinates, while Z refers to zoom level.

• for XYZ reasons

XYZ

1. Initialism of examine your zipper: a discreet warning that one’s trouser fly is undone.

   Synonym: star in the east

• I see London, I see France

• Zyx
• ZYX

XYZ

1. used to replace a random personal name when describing a possible situation or when having forgotten the name in question

   Wenn jemand kommt und sagt: 'Hallo, ich bin Herr XYZ', dann schreibst Du sofort den Namen auf.

   If somebody comes and says: 'Hello, I'm Mr. XYZ', then you write down the name at once.