[æks]

1. noun

(a tool with a (long) handle and a metal blade for cutting down trees and cutting wood etc into pieces.) topor

2. verb

1) (to get rid of; to dismiss: They've axed 50% of their staff.) a da afară

2) (to reduce (costs, services etc): Government spending in education has been axed.) a re­duce

['æksiəm]

(a fact or statement which is definitely true and accepted as a principle or rule.) axiomă