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spectrum

[spek-truhm] / ˈspɛk trəm /
NOUN
color spectrum
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However, it is known as a "spectrum disorder" as the condition affects people in different ways and to varying degrees.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

At one end of the spectrum are celebrity and cultural figures who have leaned into humor, vulnerability, and personal storytelling.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

“I found that quite helpful because even on the page there’s such a broad spectrum of aspects to his personality,” Sharpe says.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Shares of Iridium have more than doubled over the past six months, as investors speculate on the value of the company’s spectrum holdings in light of recent deals struck by SpaceX and Amazon.com.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

If Venus were soaking wet, it should be easy to see the water vapor lines in its spectrum.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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