Look up: Distance

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   Distance
   Distance, in the context of Radiation Protection , relates to one of the three key principles of protection against External Radiation hazards (i.e. Time , Distance & Shielding ). In simple terms, increasing the distance between a static source of Ionising Radiation and the absorbing medium (e.g. a person) will reduce the exposure to that person. For certain defined geometries, (e.g. Point Source ), the Inverse Square law can be applied which can be stated as: 'double the distance, quarter the dose'.
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   distance
   [n] - a remote point in time 2. [n] - the interval between two times 3. [n] - a distant region 4. [n] - indifference by personal withdrawal 5. [n] - size of the gap between two places 6. [n] - the property created by the space between two objects or points 7. [v] - keep at a distance
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   Distance
   The property created by the space between two objects or points.
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   distance
   this word is used in many statistical contexts in its ordinary sense, e.g. the 'distance' of a value x from some origin a is x-a. A specialised used occurs in the notion of 'distance' between two variates, x and y, which may be defined as the expected value of x-y; or the 'distance' between two populations, which may be defined as the difference of their means (through other definitions are possib...
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   Distance
   Definition (keystage 1) How far apart two things are.
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   Distance
   Dis'tance noun [ French distance , Latin distantia .] 1. The space between two objects; the length of a line, especially the shortest line joining two points or things that are separate; measure of separation in place. « Every particle attracts every other with a force . . . inversely proportioned to the square of the distance .» Sir I. Newton. 2 ...
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   Distance
   Dis'tance transitive verb [ imperfect & past participle Distanced ; present participle & verbal noun Distancing .] 1. To place at a distance or remotely. « I heard nothing thereof at Oxford, being then miles distanced thence.» Fuller. 2. To cause to appear as if at a distance; to make seem ...
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   distance
   1. The space between two objects; the length of a line, especially the shortest line joining two points or things that are separate; measure of separation in place. 'Every particle attracts every other with a force . . . Inversely proportioned to the square of the distance.' (Sir I. Newton) ... 2. Remoteness of place; a remote place. 'Easily managed ...
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   distance
   noun the property created by the space between two objects or points
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    distance
    noun indifference by personal withdrawal; `emotional distance`
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    distance
    noun a distant region; `I could see it in the distance`
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    distance
    space noun the interval between two times; `the distance from birth to death`; `it all happened in the space of 10 minutes`
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    distance
    verb keep at a distance; `we have to distance ourselves from these events in order to continue living`
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    distance
    the extent or account of space between two things, points, lines, etc.
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    Distance
    `Distance` is a numerical description of how far apart objects are at any given moment in time. In physics or everyday discussion, distance may refer to a physical length, a period of time, or an estimation based on other criteria (e.g. `two counties over`). In mathematics, distance must meet more rigorous criteria. In most cases there is symmetry and `distance from A to B` is interchangeable with `distance between A and B`.
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    distance
    (dis´tәns) the measure of space intervening between two objects or two points of reference. interocclusal distance the distance between the occluding surfaces of the maxillary and mandibular teeth with the mandible in physiologic rest position. interocular distance&nb...
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    Distance
    • (n.) Space between two antagonists in fencing. • (v. t.) To cause to appear as if at a distance; to make seem remote. • (v. t.) To outstrip by as much as a distance (see Distance, n., 3); to leave far behind; to surpass greatly. • (n.) Relative space, between troops in ranks, measured from front to rear; -- contrasted with int...
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    distance
    (from the article `astronomy`) A central undertaking in astronomy is the determination of distances. Without a knowledge of its distance, the size of an observed object in space ... Distances were cited in the early pilot books in units of a day`s sail. Later, distances were deduced from estimates of the ship`s speed and the ... ...t...
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    distance
    distance Related word families intertwined with 'to place, placing, to put; to add; to stay; to attach' word units: fix-; pon-; prosth-; the-, thes-.
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