Definition of temp
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: temperature 1a
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: a temporary worker
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Water surface temps have settled and fluctuated between 41.5 to 48 degrees.
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The forecast high for Portland is 68, but some areas may see temps climbing up to 70 by late afternoon.
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And mild temps did not diminish any title runs on the slopes.
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Southwest Above-average temps this winter will also translate to more ants and cockroaches arriving earlier than usual.
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Light freezing drizzle is developing across the area, and should continue until temps rise above freezing this afternoon.
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With an average temp of about 80-degrees from April through August, the weather’s perfect for events that are a surefire hit for the kids - and the young at heart.
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Frying, baking, broiling, and roasting at high temps can all cause a reaction between sugars and an amino acid in plant products like potatoes, grains, and, yes, coffee, that creates the chemical.
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Expect temps to start around the 40s as the sun rises and tailgate parties fire up downtown.
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First Known Use of temp
1850
Definition of temp
: to work as a 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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