period
pe
ˈpɪ
pi
riod
riəd
riēd
British pronunciation
/ˈpɪərɪəd/

Definitie en betekenis van "period"in het Engels

01

a span of time, often with a clear beginning and end

period definition and meaning
example
Voorbeelden
She stayed abroad for a long period.
02

the symbol (.) used to end a declarative sentence or mark an abbreviation

Dialectamerican flagAmerican
full stopbritish flagBritish
period definition and meaning
example
Voorbeelden
The teacher explained how a period is different from a comma.
03

lesuur, schooluur

each part into which a day is divided at a school, university, etc.
period definition and meaning
example
Voorbeelden
In the afternoon period, the school offers elective courses such as art and music for students to explore their interests.
04

a length of time defined by the repetition of a process or phenomenon

example
Voorbeelden
Interest is calculated over a monthly period.
05

menstruatie, ongesteldheid

the monthly process where the uterus sheds its lining, resulting in blood discharge
example
Voorbeelden
The doctor explained that stress can sometimes affect the regularity of a woman ’s period.
De dokter legde uit dat stress soms de regelmaat van de menstruatie van een vrouw kan beïnvloeden.
06

a division of geological time during which a specific set of rock layers was formed

example
Voorbeelden
This rock layer dates back to the Devonian period.
07

the conclusion or final point of something

example
Voorbeelden
The treaty marked a period to years of conflict.
08

periode, derde

one of the three equal divisions of play in hockey, each lasting typically 20 minutes
example
Voorbeelden
She played aggressively in the final period to secure the win.
Ze speelde agressief in de laatste periode om de overwinning veilig te stellen.
09

periode, interval

a recurring interval or length associated with a mathematical function or pattern
example
Voorbeelden
When graphing a periodic function, understanding its period is crucial for accurately representing its behavior.
Bij het tekenen van een periodieke functie is het begrijpen van de periode cruciaal om het gedrag nauwkeurig weer te geven.
01

punt, einde discussie

used to emphasize that something is final, absolute, or non-negotiable
period definition and meaning
example
Voorbeelden
I am right, and you are wrong, period.
Ik heb gelijk en jij hebt ongelijk, punt.
01

periode-, historisch

typical of or relating to a specific historical time, especially used for things like fashion, furniture, or films
Dialectamerican flagAmerican
example
Voorbeelden
She acted in a period drama set in the 1800s.
Ze speelde in een historisch drama dat zich afspeelt in de jaren 1800.
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