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
We lived in the city for a short period.
This period of history was marked by great change.
02

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

Dialectamerican flagAmerican
full stopbritish flagBritish
period definition and meaning
example
Voorbeelden
Do n't forget to put a period at the end of the sentence.
His initials were written as J.D., with a period after each letter.
03

lesuur, schooluur

each part into which a day is divided at a school, university, etc.
period definition and meaning
example
Voorbeelden
During the first period, the class focused on mathematics, tackling complex equations and problem-solving.
The teacher announced a surprise quiz during the third period, catching the students off guard.
04

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

example
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The Earth 's rotation defines a 24-hour period.
The pendulum swings back and forth in a fixed period.
05

menstruatie, ongesteldheid

the monthly process where the uterus sheds its lining, resulting in blood discharge
example
Voorbeelden
She experienced irregular periods during her teenage years, which later became more predictable.
Ze ervoer onregelmatige menstruaties tijdens haar tienerjaren, die later voorspelbaarder werden.
Many women use menstrual products to manage their period comfortably.
Veel vrouwen gebruiken menstruatieproducten om hun periode comfortabel te beheren.
06

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

example
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The Jurassic period is famous for its dinosaurs.
Fossils from the Cambrian period reveal early life forms.
07

the conclusion or final point of something

example
Voorbeelden
Their contract came to a period last year.
The project has reached its natural period.
08

periode, derde

one of the three equal divisions of play in hockey, each lasting typically 20 minutes
example
Voorbeelden
They scored three goals in the first period of the game.
Ze scoorden drie doelpunten in de eerste periode van de wedstrijd.
Scoring in the opening period set the tone for the rest of the game.
Scoren in de openingsperiode zette de toon voor de rest van de wedstrijd.
09

periode, interval

a recurring interval or length associated with a mathematical function or pattern
example
Voorbeelden
The period of a trigonometric function is the length of the interval over which the function repeats its values.
De periode van een trigonometrische functie is de lengte van het interval waarover de functie zijn waarden herhaalt.
The period of a periodic function is the smallest positive value of p for which f(x+p)=f(x ) for all x.
De periode van een periodieke functie is de kleinste positieve waarde van p waarvoor f(x+p)=f(x) voor alle x.
01

punt, einde discussie

used to emphasize that something is final, absolute, or non-negotiable
period definition and meaning
example
Voorbeelden
I am not going to change my mind about this, period.
Ik ga mijn mening hierover niet veranderen, punt.
I told you I do n't want to discuss it anymore, period.
Ik heb je gezegd dat ik er niet meer over wil praten, punt uit.
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
They wore period costumes for the play.
Ze droegen periode kostuums voor het toneelstuk.
The house is filled with period furniture.
Het huis is gevuld met periodemeubelen.
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