temperature

noun

tem·per·a·ture | \ˈtem-pər-ˌchu̇r,

ˈtem-pə-, -p(ə-)rə-, -chər, -ˌtyu̇r, -ˌtu̇r

Definition of temperature

1a : degree of hotness or coldness measured on a definite scale

b : the degree of heat that is natural to the body of a living being

c : abnormally high body heat running a temperature

2a : relative state of emotional warmth scandals raised the political temperature

b : mood testing the temperature of voters

3 archaic

a : complexion sense 1

b : temperament sense 1a

Examples of temperature in a Sentence

Water boils at a temperature of 212°F. The samples are kept at a constant temperature. The weatherman predicted unusually low temperatures for the area. the normal body temperature of 98.6°F

Recent Examples on the Web

Reduce heat and simmer about 5 minutes, remove from the heat and set aside at room temperature. — Claire Perez, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Bravo's ziti chicken dish gets new name, same great taste," 15 June 2018 On Monday, most of the rain is expected after 1 p.m. There is a 60 percent chance of rain Monday night, mainly before 9 p.m. The high temperature is expected to be about 92 degrees. — Stephen Ruiz, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Orlando weather: Relief from rain may come later in week," 9 July 2018 However, higher temperatures, lower-humidity conditions and winds are expected to continue this week. — Cassie Dickman, sacbee, "Firefighters gain ground, some evacuations lifted: Northern California fires update," 9 July 2018 Triple-digit temperatures were expected to linger through the weekend, according to the weather service. — Ruben Vives, Victoria Kim And Sarah Parvini, Anchorage Daily News, "Southern California sets all-time heat records," 7 July 2018 Friday was forecast to be the peak of the heat wave, but triple-digit temperatures were expected to linger through the weekend, according to the weather service. — Sarah Parvini, latimes.com, "Southern California sets all-time heat records amid broiling conditions," 7 July 2018 Weekend temperatures are expected to remain in the 80s, a welcome break from last weekend's heat wave. — Deasia Paige, Detroit Free Press, "Afternoon storms bring cooler temps to metro Detroit for rest of week," 5 July 2018 Friday's temperatures are expected to range from 60 to 84 degrees, with 81 degrees predicted for Saturday's high. — David Lindquist, Indianapolis Star, "Dave Matthews Band at Ruoff: What you need to know," 5 July 2018 Heat warnings were in effect across southern Quebec, Ontario and the Atlantic region of the country, but temperatures were expected to drop overnight. — Washington Post, "Record-breaking heat wave kills 33 people in Quebec," 5 July 2018

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