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temperature Meaning, Definition, Pronunciation, Grammar & Synonyms❤️

0 the measured amount of heat in a place or in the body:
- Preheat the oven to a temperature of 200 degrees Celsius.
- Temperatures have risen over the past few days (= the weather has become warmer).
- The doctor examined him and took his temperature (= measured it).
1 If you say that the temperature in a particular situation is rising, you mean that it is likely to become violent because people have become angry:
- The temperature of the discussion started to rise as each side added its own arguments.
2 the measured amount of heat in a place or in the body:
- [ C ] Temperatures should reach the 50s today.
- [ U ] An increase in temperature is normal.
- [ C ] You have a temperature.

The temperature today reached 25°C.
Your sweater will shrink if you wash it at too high a temperature.
It seems these ants can tolerate temperatures which would kill other species.
The fridge keeps food at a constant temperature.
Shall I give you the temperature in Celsius or in Fahrenheit?
The injection and detection temperatures were 260@ and 270@ respectively.
In the 1890s the deficit values rose reflecting high temperatures and low rainfall.
Therefore, the effect of fluctuating temperatures and photoperiods on thermal sensitivity remains to be proved.