tem
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Plural
temperatures
1
a measure of how hot or cold something or somewhere is
- The temperature outside dropped below freezing overnight.
- She checked the temperature of the oven before placing the cake inside.
- The doctor took his temperature to see if he had a fever.
- The thermometer displayed a high temperature, indicating a heatwave.
- They adjusted the room temperature to make it more comfortable for the meeting.
2
a condition characterized by a body temperature above the normal range, often indicating an immune response to infection or illness within the body
- A high temperature is often one of the first signs that the body is fighting off an infection.
- The nurse took his temperature, finding it elevated, which prompted further examination.
- Children often experience a rise in temperature during common illnesses, such as the flu or cold.
- Monitoring temperature is crucial in determining whether a patient requires immediate medical attention.
- She felt unwell and checked her temperature, discovering it was significantly higher than normal.