rotation time

The term "rotation time" is used in various fields to describe the duration required for an object or system to complete a full cycle or rotation.

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Definition

B2General

(common)The period it takes for an object to complete one full spin or revolution around its axis.

Example

  • The rotation time of the Earth is approximately 24 hours.

C1Forestry

(technical)The time allowed to elapse between successive occurrences of a stand of trees being logged.

Example

  • The rotation time for these pine trees is about 30 years.

C1Medical Imaging

(technical)The duration it takes for the rotating part of a CT scanner to complete one full rotation.

Example

  • The rotation time of the CT scanner affects the quality of the images produced.

B2Education

(specific)The median number of days it takes for students to cycle through all active skills in a Spiral Review.

Example

  • The rotation time in this math class is about two weeks.

B2Exhibitions

(specific)The duration for a sequence of pictures or displays to change or rotate in an exhibition.

Example

  • The rotation time for the art exhibit is every 10 minutes.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "rotation time":

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