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Restoration | the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685 | Restoration: the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685 |
print_run | the period that presses run to produce an issue of a newspaper | print_run: the period that presses run to produce an issue of a newspaper |
run | the continuous period of time during which something (a machine or a factory) operates or continues in operation | run: the continuous period of time during which something (a machine or a factory) operates or continues in operation |
run-time | (computer science) the length of time it takes to execute a software program | run-time: (computer science) the length of time it takes to execute a software program |
run-time | the time at which a (software or multimedia) program is run | run-time: the time at which a (software or multimedia) program is run |
split_run | a print run of a newspaper during which some articles or advertisements are changed to produce a different edition | split_run: a print run of a newspaper during which some articles or advertisements are changed to produce a different edition |
space_age | the age beginning with the first space travel; from 1957 to the present | space_age: the age beginning with the first space travel; from 1957 to the present |
today | the present time or age | today: the present time or age |
tonight | the present or immediately coming night | tonight: the present or immediately coming night |
yesterday | the recent past | yesterday: the recent past |
millennium | (New Testament) in Revelations it is foretold that those faithful to Jesus will reign with Jesus over the earth for a thousand years; the meaning of these words have been much debated; some denominations (e.g. Jehovah's Witnesses) expect it to be a thousand years of justice and peace and happiness | millennium: (New Testament) in Revelations it is foretold that those faithful to Jesus will reign with Jesus over the earth for a thousand years; the meaning of these words have been much debated; some denominations (e.g. Jehovah's Witnesses) expect it to be a thousand years of justice and peace and happiness |
offing | the near or foreseeable future | offing: the near or foreseeable future |
tomorrow | the near future | tomorrow: the near future |
manana | an indefinite time in the future | manana: an indefinite time in the future |
common_time | a time signature indicating four beats to the bar | common_time: a time signature indicating four beats to the bar |
duple_time | musical time with two beats in each bar | duple_time: musical time with two beats in each bar |
triple_time | musical time with three beats in each bar | triple_time: musical time with three beats in each bar |
tempo | (music) the speed at which a composition is to be played | tempo: (music) the speed at which a composition is to be played |
in_time | in the correct rhythm | in_time: in the correct rhythm |
accelerando | a gradually increasing tempo of music | accelerando: a gradually increasing tempo of music |
allegretto | a quicker tempo than andante but not as fast as allegro | allegretto: a quicker tempo than andante but not as fast as allegro |
allegro | a brisk and lively tempo | allegro: a brisk and lively tempo |
allegro_con_spirito | lively with spirit | allegro_con_spirito: lively with spirit |
andante | a moderately slow tempo (a walking pace) | andante: a moderately slow tempo (a walking pace) |
meno_mosso | played at reduced speed; less rapid | meno_mosso: played at reduced speed; less rapid |
rubato | a flexible tempo; not strictly on the beat | rubato: a flexible tempo; not strictly on the beat |
beginning | the time at which something is supposed to begin | beginning: the time at which something is supposed to begin |
youth | an early period of development | youth: an early period of development |
terminus_a_quo | earliest limiting point | terminus_a_quo: earliest limiting point |
presidency | the tenure of a president | presidency: the tenure of a president |
vice-presidency | the tenure of a vice president | vice-presidency: the tenure of a vice president |
middle | time between the beginning and the end of a temporal period | middle: time between the beginning and the end of a temporal period |
end | the point in time at which something ends | end: the point in time at which something ends |
deep | the central and most intense or profound part | deep: the central and most intense or profound part |
stopping_point | the temporal end; the concluding time | stopping_point: the temporal end; the concluding time |
dawn | an opening time period | dawn: an opening time period |
evening | a later concluding time period | evening: a later concluding time period |
cease | (`cease' is a noun only in the phrase `without cease') end | cease: (`cease' is a noun only in the phrase `without cease') end |
fag_end | the time of the last part of something | fag_end: the time of the last part of something |
last_gasp | the point of death or exhaustion or completion | last_gasp: the point of death or exhaustion or completion |
termination | a coming to an end of a contract period | termination: a coming to an end of a contract period |
terminus_ad_quem | final or latest limiting point | terminus_ad_quem: final or latest limiting point |
threshold | the starting point for a new state or experience | threshold: the starting point for a new state or experience |
seek_time | (computer science) the time it takes for a read/write head to move to a specific data track | seek_time: (computer science) the time it takes for a read/write head to move to a specific data track |
track-to-track_seek_time | (computer science) the time it takes for a read/write head to move to an adjacent data track | track-to-track_seek_time: (computer science) the time it takes for a read/write head to move to an adjacent data track |
time_interval | a definite length of time marked off by two instants | time_interval: a definite length of time marked off by two instants |
time_constant | (electronics) the time required for the current or voltage in a circuit to rise or fall exponentially through approximately 63 per cent of its amplitude | time_constant: (electronics) the time required for the current or voltage in a circuit to rise or fall exponentially through approximately 63 per cent of its amplitude |
time_slot | a time assigned on a schedule or agenda | time_slot: a time assigned on a schedule or agenda |
time | a period of time considered as a resource under your control and sufficient to accomplish something | time: a period of time considered as a resource under your control and sufficient to accomplish something |
lunitidal_interval | interval between the moon's transit of a particular meridian and the next high tide at that meridian | lunitidal_interval: interval between the moon's transit of a particular meridian and the next high tide at that meridian |
absence | the time interval during which something or somebody is away | absence: the time interval during which something or somebody is away |
pause | a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something | pause: a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something |
lapse | a break or intermission in the occurrence of something | lapse: a break or intermission in the occurrence of something |
blackout | a suspension of radio or tv broadcasting | blackout: a suspension of radio or tv broadcasting |
caesura | a pause or interruption (as in a conversation) | caesura: a pause or interruption (as in a conversation) |
dead_air | an inadvertent interruption in a broadcast during which there is no sound | dead_air: an inadvertent interruption in a broadcast during which there is no sound |
delay | time during which some action is awaited | delay: time during which some action is awaited |
extension | a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt | extension: a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt |
halftime | an intermission between the first and second half of a game | halftime: an intermission between the first and second half of a game |
interlude | an intervening period or episode | interlude: an intervening period or episode |
entr'acte | the interlude between two acts of a play | entr'acte: the interlude between two acts of a play |
interim | the time between one event, process, or period and another | interim: the time between one event, process, or period and another |
latent_period | the time that elapses before the presence of a disease is manifested by symptoms | latent_period: the time that elapses before the presence of a disease is manifested by symptoms |
reaction_time | the time that elapses between a stimulus and the response to it | reaction_time: the time that elapses between a stimulus and the response to it |
eternity | a seemingly endless time interval (waiting) | eternity: a seemingly endless time interval (waiting) |
interregnum | the time between two reigns, governments, etc. | interregnum: the time between two reigns, governments, etc. |
sleep | a period of time spent sleeping | sleep: a period of time spent sleeping |
beauty_sleep | sleep before midnight | beauty_sleep: sleep before midnight |
kip | sleep | kip: sleep |
respite | a pause for relaxation | respite: a pause for relaxation |
time-out | a brief suspension of play | time-out: a brief suspension of play |
letup | a pause during which things are calm or activities are diminished | letup: a pause during which things are calm or activities are diminished |
breath | a short respite | breath: a short respite |
lease | the period of time during which a contract conveying property to a person is in effect | lease: the period of time during which a contract conveying property to a person is in effect |
half_life | the time required for something to fall to half its initial value (in particular, the time for half the atoms in a radioactive substance to disintegrate) | half_life: the time required for something to fall to half its initial value (in particular, the time for half the atoms in a radioactive substance to disintegrate) |
relaxation_time | the time constant of an exponential return of a system to equilibrium after a disturbance | relaxation_time: the time constant of an exponential return of a system to equilibrium after a disturbance |
moratorium | a legally authorized postponement before some obligation must be discharged | moratorium: a legally authorized postponement before some obligation must be discharged |
retardation | the extent to which something is delayed or held back | retardation: the extent to which something is delayed or held back |
tide | there are usually two high and two low tides each day | tide: there are usually two high and two low tides each day |
acceleration | (physics) a rate of increase of velocity | acceleration: (physics) a rate of increase of velocity |
centripetal_acceleration | the acceleration toward the center that holds a satellite in elliptical orbit | centripetal_acceleration: the acceleration toward the center that holds a satellite in elliptical orbit |
deceleration | (physics) a rate of decrease in velocity | deceleration: (physics) a rate of decrease in velocity |
attrition_rate | the rate of shrinkage in size or number | attrition_rate: the rate of shrinkage in size or number |
birthrate | the ratio of live births in an area to the population of that area; expressed per 1000 population per year | birthrate: the ratio of live births in an area to the population of that area; expressed per 1000 population per year |
bits_per_second | (computer science) the rate at which data is transferred (as by a modem) | bits_per_second: (computer science) the rate at which data is transferred (as by a modem) |
crime_rate | the ratio of crimes in an area to the population of that area; expressed per 1000 population per year | crime_rate: the ratio of crimes in an area to the population of that area; expressed per 1000 population per year |
data_rate | the rate at which circuits or other devices operate when handling digital information | data_rate: the rate at which circuits or other devices operate when handling digital information |
deathrate | the ratio of deaths in an area to the population of that area; expressed per 1000 per year | deathrate: the ratio of deaths in an area to the population of that area; expressed per 1000 per year |
dose_rate | the quantity of radiation absorbed per unit time | dose_rate: the quantity of radiation absorbed per unit time |
erythrocyte_sedimentation_rate | the rate at which red blood cells settle out in a tube of blood under standardized conditions; a high rate usually indicates the presence of inflammation | erythrocyte_sedimentation_rate: the rate at which red blood cells settle out in a tube of blood under standardized conditions; a high rate usually indicates the presence of inflammation |
flow | the amount of fluid that flows in a given time | flow: the amount of fluid that flows in a given time |
cardiac_output | the amount of blood pumped out by the ventricles in a given period of time | cardiac_output: the amount of blood pumped out by the ventricles in a given period of time |
flux | the rate of flow of energy or particles across a given surface | flux: the rate of flow of energy or particles across a given surface |
frequency | the number of occurrences within a given time period | frequency: the number of occurrences within a given time period |
gigahertz | 1,000,000,000 periods per second | gigahertz: 1,000,000,000 periods per second |
growth_rate | the rate of increase in size per unit time | growth_rate: the rate of increase in size per unit time |
isometry | the growth rates in different parts of a growing organism are the same | isometry: the growth rates in different parts of a growing organism are the same |
hertz | the unit of frequency; one hertz has a periodic interval of one second | hertz: the unit of frequency; one hertz has a periodic interval of one second |
inflation_rate | the rate of change of prices (as indicated by a price index) calculated on a monthly or annual basis | inflation_rate: the rate of change of prices (as indicated by a price index) calculated on a monthly or annual basis |
jerk | (mechanics) the rate of change of acceleration | jerk: (mechanics) the rate of change of acceleration |
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