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
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The first known use of temperature was in 1533
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