Definition of temp
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: temperature 1a
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: a temporary worker
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Examples of temp in a Sentence
We had to hire a temp to fill in for her.
Recent Examples of temp from the Web
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With temps as high as 90 in the heart of Louisiana, festival goers had to get creative to stay cool.
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Here are some good bets for cooler temps and hot fishing this week.
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Expect slightly cloudy skies and a temp of around 85.
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The race started with temperatures rising into the low 90s, with higher temps and smothering humidity ahead for later in the afternoon.
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By the 4th of July temps will be down to 90 in New York and 93 in Philadelphia, Samuel said.
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Cover pot, slide into oven and cook until chicken reaches an internal temp of 165 degrees, about 22 minutes. 3.
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Read more: Salary mismatch Everyone accepts, more or less, that a boss makes more money than a line worker or an office temp.
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In addition to sticky temps and water, the experts at Arrow Exterminators say that garbages and pet droppings are also drawing these flies in.
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First Known Use of temp
1850
Definition of temp
First Known Use of temp
1973
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Definition of temp for English Language Learners
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: someone who works at a place for a limited and usually short period of time : a temporary worker
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