Temperature
noun
The amount of heat present in a person, place, or thing.
The temperature in the room is quite comfortable
Often appears as...
- raise the temperature
- lower the temperature
noun
A way to measure how hot or cold something is.
The temperature of the water is 25 degrees Celsius
Often appears as...
- heat temperature
- cold temperature
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Technical
noun
A high body heat when someone is ill.
My sister has a temperature, so she is not going to school today
Often appears as...
- have a temperature
- take someone's temperature
noun
The level of passion or intensity.
The temperature of the debate rose quickly
Often appears as...
- raise the temperature
- lower the temperature
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Figurative
noun
The amount of heat present in a person, place, or thing.
The temperature in the room is quite comfortable
Often appears as...
- raise the temperature
- lower the temperature
noun
A way to measure how hot or cold something is.
The temperature of the water is 25 degrees Celsius
Often appears as...
- heat temperature
- cold temperature
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A high body heat when someone is ill.
My sister has a temperature, so she is not going to school today
Often appears as...
- have a temperature
- take someone's temperature
noun
The level of passion or intensity.
The temperature of the debate rose quickly
Often appears as...
- raise the temperature
- lower the temperature
Usage tips
Figurative
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Temperature can refer to general warmth in various settings, not just weather.
The temperature of the pool was just right.
Pro Tip 2/3Subjective Perception
What feels like a comfortable temperature can vary from person to person.
I like a warm room temperature, whereas my brother prefers it cooler.
Pro Tip 3/3Ambient Influence
Ambient temperature affects the feeling inside a place without any heating or cooling.
The ambient temperature makes it necessary to wear a sweater indoors.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Temperature can refer to general warmth in various settings, not just weather.
The temperature of the pool was just right.
Pro Tip 2/3Subjective Perception
What feels like a comfortable temperature can vary from person to person.
I like a warm room temperature, whereas my brother prefers it cooler.
Pro Tip 3/3Ambient Influence
Ambient temperature affects the feeling inside a place without any heating or cooling.
The ambient temperature makes it necessary to wear a sweater indoors.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Temperature can refer to general warmth in various settings, not just weather.
The temperature of the pool was just right.
Pro Tip 2/3Subjective Perception
What feels like a comfortable temperature can vary from person to person.
I like a warm room temperature, whereas my brother prefers it cooler.
Pro Tip 3/3Ambient Influence
Ambient temperature affects the feeling inside a place without any heating or cooling.
The ambient temperature makes it necessary to wear a sweater indoors.
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What does an alien look...
have an example of life on Earth and earth is a brilliant analogue for Mars even with our 326 million cubic miles of water our breathable atmosphere and our brilliant quite nice temperatures the earth still has a wealth of extreme environments that bear a remarkable
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The surprising reason...
It also makes you sleepy, and you lose your appetite and thirst. But what's the point of all of these unpleasant symptoms? Well, we're not yet sure, but some theorize that they aid in recovery. The rise in temperature can slow bacteria
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Chris Burkard: The joy...
so help if we needed it was nowhere to be found. I was in the water taking pictures of surfers, and it started to snow. And then the temperature began to drop. And I told myself, there's not a chance you're getting out of the water.
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The science of...
a symmetric snowflake can grow. Weather conditions affect snow on the ground, as well. Warmer ground temperatures produce a wetter snow that is easier to pack because liquid water molecules help snowflakes stick to each other.
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Uranus 101 PIPE National...
cool blue color. This icy composition prevents Uranus from emitting much heat compared to other planets, making the blue world the solar system's coldest. In addition to its extreme temperatures and orbit,
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Debunking the myths of...
a neurotransmitter that communicates between brain structures and helps regulate vital processes, such as mood, aggression, impulse control, sleep, appetite, body temperature and pain.
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Penguin Chicks Struggle...
he's been caring for all winter. He must now put his chick at risk. In these temperatures, it could freeze in seconds. The male will have to let go.
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ONE HOUR of Amazing...
but this can't go on forever as summer continues temperatures are rising each hunt requires more energy draining the bears of their reserves
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Rare Giant Snail Feasts...
When the air itself becomes saturated and the temperature is just right rare giants emerge.
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Hungry Polar Bear...
But this can't go on forever. As summer continues, temperatures are rising.
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What does an alien look...
have an example of life on Earth and earth is a brilliant analogue for Mars even with our 326 million cubic miles of water our breathable atmosphere and our brilliant quite nice temperatures the earth still has a wealth of extreme environments that bear a remarkable
Video examples
The surprising reason...
It also makes you sleepy, and you lose your appetite and thirst. But what's the point of all of these unpleasant symptoms? Well, we're not yet sure, but some theorize that they aid in recovery. The rise in temperature can slow bacteria
Video examples
Chris Burkard: The joy...
so help if we needed it was nowhere to be found. I was in the water taking pictures of surfers, and it started to snow. And then the temperature began to drop. And I told myself, there's not a chance you're getting out of the water.
Video examples
The science of...
a symmetric snowflake can grow. Weather conditions affect snow on the ground, as well. Warmer ground temperatures produce a wetter snow that is easier to pack because liquid water molecules help snowflakes stick to each other.
Video examples
Uranus 101 PIPE National...
cool blue color. This icy composition prevents Uranus from emitting much heat compared to other planets, making the blue world the solar system's coldest. In addition to its extreme temperatures and orbit,
Video examples
Debunking the myths of...
a neurotransmitter that communicates between brain structures and helps regulate vital processes, such as mood, aggression, impulse control, sleep, appetite, body temperature and pain.
Video examples
Penguin Chicks Struggle...
he's been caring for all winter. He must now put his chick at risk. In these temperatures, it could freeze in seconds. The male will have to let go.
Video examples
ONE HOUR of Amazing...
but this can't go on forever as summer continues temperatures are rising each hunt requires more energy draining the bears of their reserves
Video examples
Rare Giant Snail Feasts...
When the air itself becomes saturated and the temperature is just right rare giants emerge.
Video examples
Hungry Polar Bear...
But this can't go on forever. As summer continues, temperatures are rising.
Example 1 of 10
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Jeff Van Drew
American Politician
I believe that climate change is real, is driven mainly by human activity and that it is driving real-world changes such as extreme weather events, hotter temperatures, rising sea levels and ocean acidification.
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Drew Scott
Canadian Actor
At my house, I can operate pretty much everything from my phone. I can be anywhere in the world and adjust the temperature, check my security cameras and talk to people in the house. I can even turn on the TVs.
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James Gray
American Director
What a director really does is set the emotional temperature and the mood and the level, amount, or lack of, distance between the action and the character, and the character and the audience.
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Evo Morales
Bolivian Statesman
Imagine what our planet would look like with an increase in temperature of two degrees or four degrees, given that at 0.8 degrees we already have serious problems in the world.
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Jerry Falwell
American Clergyman
It is God's planet - and he's taking care of it. And I don't believe that anything we do will raise or lower the temperature one point.
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Wislawa Szymborska
Polish Poet
Any knowledge that doesn't lead to new questions quickly dies out: it fails to maintain the temperature required for sustaining life.
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Steven Wright
American Comedian
It doesn't make a difference what temperature a room is, it's always room temperature.
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Katy Tur
American Journalist
Generally, I find the hotter the temperature, the cooler I am.
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Winnie Harlow
Canadian Model
With vitiligo, my skin is sensitive in extreme temperatures.
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Christopher Dodd
American Politician
As the temperature drops, the need for heating oil goes up.
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Jeff Van Drew
American Politician
I believe that climate change is real, is driven mainly by human activity and that it is driving real-world changes such as extreme weather events, hotter temperatures, rising sea levels and ocean acidification.
Quote examples
Drew Scott
Canadian Actor
At my house, I can operate pretty much everything from my phone. I can be anywhere in the world and adjust the temperature, check my security cameras and talk to people in the house. I can even turn on the TVs.
Quote examples
James Gray
American Director
What a director really does is set the emotional temperature and the mood and the level, amount, or lack of, distance between the action and the character, and the character and the audience.
Quote examples
Evo Morales
Bolivian Statesman
Imagine what our planet would look like with an increase in temperature of two degrees or four degrees, given that at 0.8 degrees we already have serious problems in the world.
Quote examples
Jerry Falwell
American Clergyman
It is God's planet - and he's taking care of it. And I don't believe that anything we do will raise or lower the temperature one point.
Quote examples
Wislawa Szymborska
Polish Poet
Any knowledge that doesn't lead to new questions quickly dies out: it fails to maintain the temperature required for sustaining life.
Quote examples
Steven Wright
American Comedian
It doesn't make a difference what temperature a room is, it's always room temperature.
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Katy Tur
American Journalist
Generally, I find the hotter the temperature, the cooler I am.
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Winnie Harlow
Canadian Model
With vitiligo, my skin is sensitive in extreme temperatures.
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Christopher Dodd
American Politician
As the temperature drops, the need for heating oil goes up.
Example 1 of 10
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