Meaning Of The Word Temperature

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What's The Definition Of Temperature?

temperature in American English
a measure of the quantity of heat in an object, usually as measured on a thermometer
noun: a measure of the warmth or coldness of an object or substance with reference to some standard value. The temperature of two systems is the same when the systems are in thermal equilibrium

temperature in British English
noun: the degree of hotness of a body, substance, or medium; a physical property related to the average kinetic energy of the atoms or molecules of a substance

temperature in Electrical Engineering
noun: Temperature is the average kinetic energy of the atoms or molecules of a substance, perceived as how hot or cold it is, and measured in degrees Fahrenheit, Celsius, or Kelvin.

temperature in Mechanical Engineering
noun: The temperature of a substance is related to the amount of heat that has been absorbed by it.

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