temperature

Definition

  • noun: a measurement that indicates how hot or cold something is
  • noun: degree of hotness or coldness measured on a definite scale
  • synonyms: constitution, state, moderation

Examples

  • The governor's speech 'raised/lowered the' political 'temperature'. [=it made people more/less angry about the political situation]

  • The water 'temperature' has risen (by) two degrees. [=the water has become two degrees warmer]

  • Did you 'take his temperature'? [=did you use a thermometer to find out if he had a fever?]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) my daughter also applied for years in space neither fountain nor ink pen can be used after spending million of dollars scientists invented a pen that can be used on any temperature when you find extra ordinary student like you pass this to him write on board (..)
    2009 3 Idiots