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Temperature
01
a measure of how hot or cold something or somewhere is
Examples
The temperature outside dropped below freezing overnight.
She checked the temperature of the oven before placing the cake inside.
02
a condition characterized by a body temperature above the normal range, often indicating an immune response to infection or illness within the body
Examples
A high temperature is often one of the first signs that the body is fighting off an infection.
The nurse took his temperature, finding it elevated, which prompted further examination.
