primings

noun

plural of priming
as in teachings

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  1. observations
  2. instructions
  3. interferences
Noun
  • Recent observations have suggested that this extreme world may retain an atmosphere despite temperatures that should have stripped lighter gases away long ago.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The region already possesses satellites, weather observations, sophisticated climate models, and regional monitoring mechanisms.
    — Karryl Kim Sagun Trajano, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of observations
Noun
  • The instructions did not forbid what happened, and the environments did not prevent it.
    — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Always refer to your machine’s specific manufacturer’s cleaning instructions as well.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of instructions
Noun
  • Joe Hendry also secured a non-title victory over Dominik Mysterio amidst various interferences.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • From there, researchers could winnow down their suspects to a couple million signals, then rank them by likelihood of ET origin after accounting for radio frequency interferences from sources like orbital satellites, TV broadcasts, and even kitchen microwaves.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Jan. 2026
Definition of interferences
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