Look up: breakdown

1. breakdown
   [n] - a mental or physical breakdown 2. [n] - a cessation of normal operation 3. [n] - an analysis into mutually exclusive categories
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2. breakdown
   the frame by frame analysis of sound tracks so that animation can be frame accurately synchronised to the sound
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3. Breakdown
   failure of insulator or insulating medium to prevent discharge or current flow.
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4. breakdown
   time required to dismantle a function setup Category: General • the whole of the phenomena accompanying the perforation of a dielectric when the potential difference between two conductors exceeds a certain limit (BTM) Category: Physics • the deterioration of an oil, caused b...
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5. Breakdown
   Break'down` noun 1. The act or result of breaking down, as of a carriage; downfall. 2. (a) A noisy, rapid, shuffling dance engaged in competitively by a number of persons or pairs in succession, as among the colored people of the...
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6. breakdown
   partitioning noun an analysis into mutually exclusive categories
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7. breakdown
   noun a cessation of normal operation; `there was a power breakdown`
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8. breakdown
   noun a mental or physical breakdown
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9. breakdown
   (brāk´doun) the act or process of ceasing to function, or the resulting condition. an often sudden collapse in health, physical or mental. loss of self-control.
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10. Breakdown
    • (n.) The act or result of breaking down, as of a carriage; downfall. • (n.) A noisy, rapid, shuffling dance engaged in competitively by a number of persons or pairs in succession, as among the colored people of the Southern United States, and so called, perhaps, because the exercise is c...
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11. Breakdown
    The separation of a roll of camera original negative (or in some cases a workprint) into its individual takes or scenes. (Film Editing) Also a very common term which refers to a preproduction function where discrete elements of a script are isolated and noted. (PreProduction)
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12. breakdown
    
    • the act of disrupting an established order
    • a cessation of normal operation
    • an analysis into mutually exclusive categories
    
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13. breakdown
    transition from a state of high resistance to a state of substantially lower resistance when increasing the reverse voltage
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14. breakdown
    phenomenon, the initiation of which is observed as a transition from a state of high dynamic resistance to a state of substantially lower dynamic resistance for increasing magnitude of reverse current
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15. breakdown
    the abrupt transition of the gap resistance from a practically infinite value to a relatively low value, which results in an unwanted discharge
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16. breakdown
    the dielectric failure of an insulation under the effect of a strong electric field and/or by physico­chemical deterioration of the insulating material
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17. breakdown
    disconnection of an existing call by forced release after a trunk call has been offered and accepted
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18. Breakdown
    In the production of films a scenario of the entirety must be worked out in advance of production. A breakdown or breakdown script is a proverbial laundry list of everything needed for the production of the particular film and what is needed for each scene on a day-by-day basis. One of the problems ...
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19. Breakdown
    Breakdown is a thriller starring JT Walsh, Kurt Russell, Kathleen Quinlan and MC Gainey in a story about a couple whose vehicle breaks down in the desert.
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20. Breakdown
    The process of breaking an opponent beneath you to his stomach or side. This often makes turning him over for a pin easier.
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21. breakdown
    The act of getting an opponent to the mat on his stomach or side.
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22. Breakdown
    When a horse suffers a potentially career-ending injury. The occurrence of injury or lameness in a horse in a race or workout.
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23. Breakdown
    (Melissa Etheridge album) `Breakdown` is the sixth album by singer/songwriter Melissa Etheridge, released in 1999 (see 1999 in music). A Limited Edition version of the album was simultaneously released featuring three bonus tracks. "Scarecrow" is dedicated to the memory of Ma...
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24. Breakdown
    (comics) `Breakdown` was a comic published by Devil`s Due Productions as part of their Aftermath line. It began in October 2004, and was written by Chuck Dixon, and drawn by Dave Ross. The story is set around Jeff Carey, who, when he discovers/receives his powers, decides to use them for good...
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25. Breakdown
    (film) `Breakdown` is a 1997 American thriller film, written and directed by Jonathan Mostow. The film stars Kurt Russell, J. T. Walsh and Kathleen Quinlan. The original music score was composed by Basil Poledouris. The film was released on May 2, 1997 by Paramount Pictures. Plot: Marr...
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