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temperature

UK
/ˈtɛmp(ə)rətʃə/
US
/ˈtɛmp(ə)rətʃɚ/

Translations

temperaturenoun
temperatures
pl
The temperature outside is dropping rapidly.
Температура на улице быстро падает.
Synonyms
heat
warmth
climate
degree
thermality
temperatureadjective
UK
/ˈtɛmp(ə)rətʃə/
US
/ˈtɛmp(ə)rətʃɚ/
Attributive use before another noun to denote relation to temperature (e.g., "temperature gauge").

Definitions

temperaturenoun
The degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment, typically measured in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.
The temperature outside dropped to below freezing last night.
The degree of internal heat of a person's body.
She had a high temperature and was advised to rest.
A general or emotional climate; the degree of intensity or tension in a situation.
The political temperature in the country is rising ahead of the election.
temperatureadjective
Relating to, measuring, or controlling temperature (attributive use).
The laboratory installed new temperature sensors.
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