temperature

[tem-per-uh-cher, -choor, -pruh-, -per-cher] / ˈtɛm pər ə tʃər, -ˌtʃʊər, -prə-, -pər tʃər /

NOUN

hotness, coldness of some degree

Synonyms

STRONGEST

climate cold condition heat warmth

STRONG

calefaction degrees febricity feverishness incalescence pyrexia

WEAK

body heat thermal reading

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cool

Example Sentences

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Mercedes' rivals were pushing for the compression ratio to be measured at operating temperature.

From BBC

But local officials say the season is getting longer as temperatures stay warmer further into the year.

From Los Angeles Times

Instead of lowering temperature, they investigated whether diet alone could switch on thermogenesis.

From Science Daily

The reaction runs under relatively mild temperatures and pressures and is powered by LED light.

From Science Daily

Even after checking the forecast, remember that elevation will play a role in temperature.

From Los Angeles Times