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kilohertz
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one thousand periods per second
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kilohertz: one thousand periods per second
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kilometers_per_hour
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the ratio of the distance traveled (in kilometers) to the time spent traveling (in hours)
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kilometers_per_hour: the ratio of the distance traveled (in kilometers) to the time spent traveling (in hours)
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megahertz
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one million periods per second
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megahertz: one million periods per second
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terahertz
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one trillion periods per second
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terahertz: one trillion periods per second
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metabolic_rate
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rate of metabolism; the amount of energy expended in a give period
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metabolic_rate: rate of metabolism; the amount of energy expended in a give period
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miles_per_hour
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the ratio of the distance traveled (in miles) to the time spent traveling (in hours)
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miles_per_hour: the ratio of the distance traveled (in miles) to the time spent traveling (in hours)
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pace
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the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
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pace: the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
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pulse
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the rate at which the heart beats; usually measured to obtain a quick evaluation of a person's health
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pulse: the rate at which the heart beats; usually measured to obtain a quick evaluation of a person's health
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femoral_pulse
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pulse of the femoral artery (felt in the groin)
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femoral_pulse: pulse of the femoral artery (felt in the groin)
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radial_pulse
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pulse of the radial artery (felt in the wrist)
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radial_pulse: pulse of the radial artery (felt in the wrist)
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rate_of_return
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the amount returned per unit of time expressed as a percentage of the cost
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rate_of_return: the amount returned per unit of time expressed as a percentage of the cost
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return_on_invested_capital
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(corporate finance) the amount, expressed as a percentage, that is earned on a company's total capital calculated by dividing the total capital into earnings before interest, taxes, or dividends are paid
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return_on_invested_capital: (corporate finance) the amount, expressed as a percentage, that is earned on a company's total capital calculated by dividing the total capital into earnings before interest, taxes, or dividends are paid
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respiratory_rate
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the rate at which a person inhales and exhales; usually measured to obtain a quick evaluation of a person's health
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respiratory_rate: the rate at which a person inhales and exhales; usually measured to obtain a quick evaluation of a person's health
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revolutions_per_minute
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rate of revolution of a motor
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revolutions_per_minute: rate of revolution of a motor
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sampling_rate
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(telecommunication) the frequency of sampling per unit time
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sampling_rate: (telecommunication) the frequency of sampling per unit time
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Nyquist_rate
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(telecommunication) the lowest sampling rate that will permit accurate reconstruction of a sampled analog signal
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Nyquist_rate: (telecommunication) the lowest sampling rate that will permit accurate reconstruction of a sampled analog signal
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solar_constant
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the rate at which radiant solar energy is received at the outer layer of the earth's atmosphere
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solar_constant: the rate at which radiant solar energy is received at the outer layer of the earth's atmosphere
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spacing
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the time between occurrences of a repeating event
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spacing: the time between occurrences of a repeating event
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speed
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distance travelled per unit time
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speed: distance travelled per unit time
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tempo
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the rate of some repeating event
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tempo: the rate of some repeating event
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quick_time
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a normal marching pace of 120 steps per minute
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quick_time: a normal marching pace of 120 steps per minute
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double_time
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a fast marching pace (180 steps/min) or slow jog
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double_time: a fast marching pace (180 steps/min) or slow jog
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airspeed
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the speed of an aircraft relative to the air in which it is flying
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airspeed: the speed of an aircraft relative to the air in which it is flying
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escape_velocity
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the minimum velocity needed to escape a gravitational field
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escape_velocity: the minimum velocity needed to escape a gravitational field
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groundspeed
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the speed of an aircraft relative to the ground
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groundspeed: the speed of an aircraft relative to the ground
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hypervelocity
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excessive velocity
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hypervelocity: excessive velocity
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muzzle_velocity
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the velocity of a projectile as it leaves the muzzle of a gun
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muzzle_velocity: the velocity of a projectile as it leaves the muzzle of a gun
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peculiar_velocity
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velocity with respect to the local standard of rest
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peculiar_velocity: velocity with respect to the local standard of rest
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radial_velocity
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velocity along the line of sight toward or away from the observer
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radial_velocity: velocity along the line of sight toward or away from the observer
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speed_of_light
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the speed at which light travels in a vacuum; the constancy and universality of the speed of light is recognized by defining it to be exactly 299,792,458 meters per second
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speed_of_light: the speed at which light travels in a vacuum; the constancy and universality of the speed of light is recognized by defining it to be exactly 299,792,458 meters per second
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steerageway
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(nautical) the minimum rate of motion needed for a vessel to be maneuvered
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steerageway: (nautical) the minimum rate of motion needed for a vessel to be maneuvered
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terminal_velocity
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the constant maximum velocity reached by a body falling through the atmosphere under the attraction of gravity
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terminal_velocity: the constant maximum velocity reached by a body falling through the atmosphere under the attraction of gravity
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miles_per_hour
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a speedometer reading for the momentary rate of travel
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miles_per_hour: a speedometer reading for the momentary rate of travel
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attendance
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the frequency with which a person is present
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attendance: the frequency with which a person is present
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count_per_minute
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frequency per minute
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count_per_minute: frequency per minute
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sampling_frequency
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(telecommunication) the frequency of sampling a continuously varying signal
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sampling_frequency: (telecommunication) the frequency of sampling a continuously varying signal
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Nyquist_frequency
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(telecommunication) twice the maximum frequency occurring in the transmitted signal
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Nyquist_frequency: (telecommunication) twice the maximum frequency occurring in the transmitted signal
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infant_deathrate
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the death rate during the first year of life
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infant_deathrate: the death rate during the first year of life
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neonatal_mortality
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the death rate during the first 28 days of life
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neonatal_mortality: the death rate during the first 28 days of life
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words_per_minute
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the rate at which words are produced (as in speaking or typing)
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words_per_minute: the rate at which words are produced (as in speaking or typing)
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beats_per_minute
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the pace of music measured by the number of beats occurring in 60 seconds
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beats_per_minute: the pace of music measured by the number of beats occurring in 60 seconds
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rate
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a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
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rate: a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
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channel_capacity
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the maximum data rate that can be attained over a given channel
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channel_capacity: the maximum data rate that can be attained over a given channel
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neutron_flux
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the rate of flow of neutrons; the number of neutrons passing through a unit area in unit time
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neutron_flux: the rate of flow of neutrons; the number of neutrons passing through a unit area in unit time
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radiant_flux
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the rate of flow of radiant energy (electromagnetic waves)
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radiant_flux: the rate of flow of radiant energy (electromagnetic waves)
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luminous_flux
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the rate of flow of light energy
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luminous_flux: the rate of flow of light energy
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incubation
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(pathology) the phase in the development of an infection between the time a pathogen enters the body and the time the first symptoms appear
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incubation: (pathology) the phase in the development of an infection between the time a pathogen enters the body and the time the first symptoms appear
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cycle
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an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs
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cycle: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs
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menstrual_cycle
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a recurring cycle (beginning at menarche and ending at menopause) in which the endometrial lining of the uterus prepares for pregnancy; if pregnancy does not occur the lining is shed at menstruation
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menstrual_cycle: a recurring cycle (beginning at menarche and ending at menopause) in which the endometrial lining of the uterus prepares for pregnancy; if pregnancy does not occur the lining is shed at menstruation
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fertile_period
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the time in the menstrual cycle when fertilization is most likely to be possible (7 days before to 7 days after ovulation)
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fertile_period: the time in the menstrual cycle when fertilization is most likely to be possible (7 days before to 7 days after ovulation)
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menstrual_phase
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the phase of the menstrual cycle during which the lining of the uterus is shed (the first day of menstrual flow is considered day 1 of the menstrual cycle)
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menstrual_phase: the phase of the menstrual cycle during which the lining of the uterus is shed (the first day of menstrual flow is considered day 1 of the menstrual cycle)
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musth
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an annual phase of heightened sexual excitement in the males of certain large mammals (especially elephants); is associated with discharge from a gland between the eye and ear
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musth: an annual phase of heightened sexual excitement in the males of certain large mammals (especially elephants); is associated with discharge from a gland between the eye and ear
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secretory_phase
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the second half of the menstrual cycle after ovulation; the corpus luteum secretes progesterone which prepares the endometrium for the implantation of an embryo; if fertilization does not occur then menstrual flow begins
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secretory_phase: the second half of the menstrual cycle after ovulation; the corpus luteum secretes progesterone which prepares the endometrium for the implantation of an embryo; if fertilization does not occur then menstrual flow begins
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lead_time
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the time interval between the initiation and the completion of a production process
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lead_time: the time interval between the initiation and the completion of a production process
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period
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the interval taken to complete one cycle of a regularly repeating phenomenon
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period: the interval taken to complete one cycle of a regularly repeating phenomenon
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orbit_period
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the time it takes to complete one full orbit around a celestial body
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orbit_period: the time it takes to complete one full orbit around a celestial body
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phase
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a particular point in the time of a cycle; measured from some arbitrary zero and expressed as an angle
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phase: a particular point in the time of a cycle; measured from some arbitrary zero and expressed as an angle
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phase
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any distinct time period in a sequence of events
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phase: any distinct time period in a sequence of events
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generation
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a stage of technological development or innovation
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generation: a stage of technological development or innovation
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multistage
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occurring in more than one stage
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multistage: occurring in more than one stage
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apogee
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a final climactic stage
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apogee: a final climactic stage
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seedtime
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any time of new development
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seedtime: any time of new development
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tenure
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the term during which some position is held
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tenure: the term during which some position is held
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episcopate
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the term of office of a bishop
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episcopate: the term of office of a bishop
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shift
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the time period during which you are at work
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shift: the time period during which you are at work
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go
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a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
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go: a time for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
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trick
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a period of work or duty
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trick: a period of work or duty
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watch
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a period of time (4 or 2 hours) during which some of a ship's crew are on duty
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watch: a period of time (4 or 2 hours) during which some of a ship's crew are on duty
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watch
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the period during which someone (especially a guard) is on duty
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watch: the period during which someone (especially a guard) is on duty
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dogwatch
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either of two short watches: from 4-6 pm or 6-8 pm
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dogwatch: either of two short watches: from 4-6 pm or 6-8 pm
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day_shift
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the work shift during the day (as 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
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day_shift: the work shift during the day (as 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
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evening_shift
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the work shift during the evening (as 4 p.m. to midnight)
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evening_shift: the work shift during the evening (as 4 p.m. to midnight)
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night_shift
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the work shift during the night (as midnight to 8 a.m.)
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night_shift: the work shift during the night (as midnight to 8 a.m.)
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split_shift
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a working shift divided into two periods of time with several hours in between
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split_shift: a working shift divided into two periods of time with several hours in between
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peacetime
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a period of time during which there is no war
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peacetime: a period of time during which there is no war
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wartime
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a period of time during which there is armed conflict
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wartime: a period of time during which there is armed conflict
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graveyard_watch
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a watch during the night (as from midnight to 8 a.m.)
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graveyard_watch: a watch during the night (as from midnight to 8 a.m.)
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enlistment
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a period of time spent in military service
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enlistment: a period of time spent in military service
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honeymoon
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the early (usually calm and harmonious) period of a relationship; business or political
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honeymoon: the early (usually calm and harmonious) period of a relationship; business or political
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indiction
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a 15-year cycle used as a chronological unit in ancient Rome and adopted in some medieval kingdoms
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indiction: a 15-year cycle used as a chronological unit in ancient Rome and adopted in some medieval kingdoms
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float
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the time interval between the deposit of a check in a bank and its payment
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float: the time interval between the deposit of a check in a bank and its payment
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Depression
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a period during the 1930s when there was a worldwide economic depression and mass unemployment
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Depression: a period during the 1930s when there was a worldwide economic depression and mass unemployment
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prohibition
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the period from 1920 to 1933 when the sale of alcoholic beverages was prohibited in the United States by a constitutional amendment
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prohibition: the period from 1920 to 1933 when the sale of alcoholic beverages was prohibited in the United States by a constitutional amendment
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incubation_period
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the period between infection and the appearance of symptoms of the disease
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incubation_period: the period between infection and the appearance of symptoms of the disease
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rainy_day
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a (future) time of financial need
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rainy_day: a (future) time of financial need
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novitiate
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the period during which you are a novice (especially in a religious order)
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novitiate: the period during which you are a novice (especially in a religious order)
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flower
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the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
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flower: the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
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golden_age
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a time period when some activity or skill was at its peak
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golden_age: a time period when some activity or skill was at its peak
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rule
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the duration of a monarch's or government's power
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rule: the duration of a monarch's or government's power
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Regency
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the period from 1811-1820 when the Prince of Wales was regent during George III's periods of insanity
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Regency: the period from 1811-1820 when the Prince of Wales was regent during George III's periods of insanity
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running_time
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the length of time that a movie or tv show runs
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running_time: the length of time that a movie or tv show runs
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show_time
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the point in time at which an entertainment (a movie or television show etc.) is scheduled to begin
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show_time: the point in time at which an entertainment (a movie or television show etc.) is scheduled to begin
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safe_period
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that time during a woman's menstrual cycle during which conception is least likely to occur (usually immediately before of after menstruation)
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safe_period: that time during a woman's menstrual cycle during which conception is least likely to occur (usually immediately before of after menstruation)
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octave
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a feast day and the seven days following it
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octave: a feast day and the seven days following it
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then
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that time; that moment
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then: that time; that moment
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shiva
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(Judaism) a period of seven days of mourning after the death of close relative
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shiva: (Judaism) a period of seven days of mourning after the death of close relative
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epoch
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(astronomy) an arbitrarily fixed date that is the point in time relative to which information (as coordinates of a celestial body) is recorded
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epoch: (astronomy) an arbitrarily fixed date that is the point in time relative to which information (as coordinates of a celestial body) is recorded
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clotting_time
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the time it takes for a sample of blood to clot; used to diagnose some clotting disorders
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clotting_time: the time it takes for a sample of blood to clot; used to diagnose some clotting disorders
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rotational_latency
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(computer science) the time it takes for a specific block of data on a data track to rotate around to the read/write head
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rotational_latency: (computer science) the time it takes for a specific block of data on a data track to rotate around to the read/write head
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probation
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a trial period during which an offender has time to redeem himself or herself
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probation: a trial period during which an offender has time to redeem himself or herself
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