Meaning & use

temperature

noun·Everyday

A measure of how hot or cold something is, typically expressed in degrees.

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The temperature dropped sharply as soon as the sun went down.

The nurse checked his temperature to see if the fever had broken.

A note on using this word

"Temperature" is measured with a thermometer and expressed in Celsius, Fahrenheit, or Kelvin.

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