The period of development of the young from the time of conception until birth. For humans the full gestation period is normally 9 months. The word "gestation" comes from the Latin "gestare" meaning "to carry or to bear."

In medicine, the time from the moment of exposure to an infectious agent until signs and symptoms of the disease appear. For example, the incubation period of chickenpox is 14-16 days. In biology, the incubation period is the time needed for any particular process of development to take place. For example, the length of time for turtle eggs to hatc [..]

Geologic time unit that is shorter than an era but longer than a epoch.

Rows in the periodic table are called periods. For example, all of the elements in the second row are referred to as 'second period elements'. All elements currently known fall in the first [..]

In place value, a period is each group of three digits separated by commas in a multidigit number.

The time interval of single repetition of a varying quantity of a motion or phenomenon which repeats itself regularly.

A period is length of time.

reactor period

In the geologic time scale a unit of time less than an era and greater than an epoch. Example: The Tertiary period was the earliest period in the Cenozoic era and included, among others, the Eocene epoch.

early 15c., "course or extent of time," from Middle French periode (14c.) and directly from Medieval Latin periodus "recurring portion, cycle," from Latin periodus "a complete [..]

the time from the beginning of one event until the beginning of the next; usually measured in seconds; period = 1 / frequency.

Soccer games are (or should be) divided into two halves: a first half and a second half. The term "period" belongs in games like football and hockey that are played in quarters or thirds. Se [..]

Menstruation.

having to do with a specific historical time.

unit of geologic time, shorter than an era and larger than an epoch.

Any function of time f(t) is periodic with period t if f(t) = f(t + τ) for all times t, where τ is the smallest number for which this equality holds. Without qualification, period often means temporal [..]

The period is the time interval required for one full cycle of a wave.

See discussion under periodization and periods of English literature.

Common term for vaginal bleeding, which happens once a month as part of a female's menstrual cycle. Periods usually last from one to five days and begin when a girl reaches puberty.

The completion of a cycle, a series of events, or a single action. Editor's Note: Also a broad term that may be applied collectively to several parts of the project life cycle. [D03133]

time period: an amount of time; "a time period of 30 years"; "hastened the period of time of his recovery"; "Picasso's blue [..]

The time elapsing between two consecutive passages of a satellite through a characteristic point on its orbit. [NTIA] [RR]

The time between two successive crests or troughs of a wave. Source: Canadian Hurricane Centre

Time interval between two consecutive and similar phases of a regularly occurring event. For example, the period of rotation of the Earth is the time taken to complete one revolution; the period of a variable star is the time between two successive maxima or minima on its light-curve.

Once a girl reaches puberty she will have a menstrual bleed, or period, each month. The bleeding happens when an egg is not fertilised and comes out of the vagina along with the thick lining of the wo [..]

Definition Interval of time.

In ocean waves, the time required for two successive waves to pass a reference point period

noun. 1. the period of time between the same point in successive cycles, like sunset to sunset. 2. Reference: menstruation.

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The punctuation mark that indicates the end of an ordinary sentence, also used as a mark of abbreviation. Synonymous with full point and full stop. See also: dot. In history and literature, an interva [..]

The space of time that eras are divided into. Periods can even be divided again into epochs! The most well known periods are the Triassic, the Jurassic and the Cretaceous.

An interval of time with a specified length or characterized by certain conditions.

(n) - a subdivision of an era

The interval of time between two similar points of successive cycles, such as sunset to sunset.

In physics, the time for a complete cycle of motion. In chemistry, one of the seven horizontal rows of the periodic table. In geology, an interval of geologic time that is a subdivision of an era and [..]

In physics, the time for a complete cycle of motion. In chemistry, one of the seven horizontal rows of the periodic table. In geology, an interval of geologic time that is a subdivision of an era and [..]

Pertaining to systems that undergo repeated cyclic behaviors, in a continuous system, the period refers to the length of time per full cycle, such as the time it takes for a pendulum to swing back and [..]

end or conclusion.

The interval of time over which a cyclic vibration repeats itself.

(1) The time for one complete cycle, vibration, revolution, or oscillation. (2) The time required for a single wavelength to pass a given point.

(1) The time taken for one complete oscillation cycle. (2) Wave period is the time taken for one complete wave to pass a point. The SI unit of wave period is the second (s). A closely related concept [..]

TC, SP Satellite period is the time taken for a satellite to make one complete orbit around its parent body (e.g the time taken for the Moon to orbit the Earth is called the Moon's period). Satel [..]

The time taken for one complete oscillation. Denoted by 'T'. T=1/f

(context, now mostly, North America) Punctuation mark ending a sentence or marking an abbreviation. <!-- What languages does this apply to? All? Or just most? Should it be

The time required for one complete cycle of a wave

A grouping of sessions. Period 1 comprises summer session, semester 1, and autumn session Period 2 comprises winter session, semester 2, and spring session

(n) an amount of time(n) the interval taken to complete one cycle of a regularly repeating phenomenon(n) (ice hockey) one of three divisions into which play is divided in hockey games(n) a unit of geo [..]

periodic table: Row of elements on the periodic table; there are seven periods on the periodic table (Lesson 9)waves: The time needed for one full cycle of periodic motion (Lesson 20)

The time taken by one complete repetition of a periodic waveform. The period is usually symbolised T. The period of a waveform is related to the waveform’s fundamental frequency by the formula T = 1/F [..]

A bleed from the vagina between every 3 to 5 weeks which forms part of the menstrual cycle (see menstrual cycle).

A measure of wave repeatability. The wave period is usually considered as the time between two successive crests or the time between two successive zero crossings in the same direction.

the time interval required for exactly one cycle of a repetitive process or phenomenon of any kind. It is equal to the reciprocal of the process's frequency. Usual symbol, T. The SI unit is the second, symbol s.

The time required for one waveform cycle to be completed; inverse of frequency.

    The time in seconds that is required to complete one cycle of a waveform.

Period of an oscillation is the smallest increment of time in which one complete sequence of variation in displacement occurs.

See sampling period.

Is an interval of work experience and formal training, usually established in hours and set by regulation that forms a portion of the term of an apprenticeship (usually of one year duration).

Time of a periodic process; 1/f where f is the sampling frequency; Symbols: T; Typical Units: s; Dimensions: Time.

[1] a pair of balanced phrases

The elapsed time between the beginning and end of a single cycle of a periodic waveform. The period of a sound is inversely proportional to its frequency.

the time required for one cycle in a periodic waveform. Period is the inverse of frequency.

The musical equivalent of a paragraph. period instrument An instrument of a type that was in use at the time a work was originally performed. phrase The coherent segments that make up a melody; roughl [..]

  In waveform analysis, the length of time required for a wave to complete one cycle from the equilibrium point to its apex, back through the equilibrium point to its base point and back again to the [..]

a series of elements, arranged in order of atomic number represented by a horizontal row on the Periodic Table.

Illustrated Glossary of Organic Chemistry Period: A row of the periodic table. H 2.1 Li 1.0 Be 1.5 B 2.0 C 2.5 N 3.0 O 3.5 F 4.0 Na 0.9 Mg 1.2 Al 1.5 Si 1.8 P 2.1 S 2.5 Cl 3.0 K 0.8 Ca 1.0 Sc 1.3 Ti 1 [..]

Periods are the rows of the periodic table. All elements in a period have the same number of atomic shells, or orbitals. More Information: Periodic Table

A segment of game time. For example, a standard regulation game consist of two, 45-minute halves, or periods.

an historical time and place that serves as the setting or “special world” of a screenplay story.

a length of time defined by having similar features or conditions; Georgia’s prehistory

The period of emergence from general Anesthesia, where different Elements of Consciousness return at different rates.

A specific stage in Animal and Human Development during which certain types of Behavior normally are shaped and molded for Life.

The period during a surgical operation.

The period from about 5 to 7 years to Adolescence when there is an apparent cessation of Psychosexual Development.

The Time periods immediately before, during and following a surgical operation.

The period shortly before, during, and immediately after giving Birth.

The physiological period following the Menopause, the permanent cessation of the menstrual Life.

The period following a surgical operation.

In females, the period that is shortly after giving Birth (Parturition).

The Time frame after a Meal or Food Intake.

The period before Menopause. In premenopausal Women, the Climacteric transition from full sexual maturity to cessation of Ovarian Cycle takes place between the age of late thirty and early fifty.

The period before a surgical operation.

Time marking early onset of Disease

A delayed response interval occurring when two stimuli are presented in close succession.

Phase of the Cell Cycle following G1 and preceding G2 when the entire DNA content of the nucleus is replicated. It is achieved by bidirectional replication at multiple sites along each Chromosome.

The interval of time between the commencement of tow identical successive cycles of the characteristic of the light or sound signal.

Time required for a satellite to make one complete orbit. A division of geologic time, delimited by full-scale withdrawal of the sea from land masses and by limited crustal, climatic, and volcanic uph [..]

In geology, a division of an era, as the Quaternary period of the Cenozoic era.

A temporal span often associated with a particular cultural tradition (e.g., Woodland)

See Term.

  The interval of time between the commencement of two identical successive cycles of the characteristic of the light or sound signal.

The time at the end of a female's menstrual cycle when blood comes out of the vagina. This is the blood that would have lined the uterus for a fetus to use to grow if an egg had been fertilized b [..]

one unit of geological time into which Earth history is divided. A period is a subdivision of an era.

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

  A punctuation mark that signifies the completion of a sentence and the pause that should occur between sentences. This pause is longer than that required by a comma. The period is also termed a full [..]

1. The interval needed to complete a cycle. See also NATURAL PERIOD, SIDEREAL PERIOD, SYNODIC PERIOD, WAVE PERIOD). 2. The interval of time between the commencement of two identical successive cycles [..]

Time of a periodic process; 1/f where f is the sampling frequency; Symbols: T; Typical Units: s; Dimensions: Time.

Any quarter, half or overtime segment.

A set of elements comprising a horizontal row of the periodic table.

Measured interval a regular event takes place.

in physics, the time that it takes a complete cycle or wave oscillation to occur

in chemistry, a horizontal row of elements in the periodic table

a unit of geologic time that is longer than an epoch but shorter than an era

A unit of time used by archaeologists to identify the duration of a particular culture.

The largest archeological unit, it occupies a large geographic area over a long period of time and has an internal chronology composed of phases and complexes. Examples: Archaic, Woodland

A grouping of sessions. Period 1 comprises summer session, semester 1, and autumn sessionPeriod 2 comprises winter session, semester 2, and spring session.Trimesters are excluded from study periods.

A segment of game time. For example, a standard regulation game consist of two, 45-minute halves, or periods.

Duration between repetitions of a waveform cycle. It is also equal to the inverse of frequency).

A period in the periodic table is a row of chemical elements. All elements in a row have the same number of electron shells. Each next element in a period has one more proton and is less metallic than [..]

Period may refer to:

A period in the periodic table is a row of chemical elements. All elements in a row have the same number of electron shells. Each next element in a period has one more proton and is less metallic than [..]

In music, the term period refers to certain types of recurrence in small-scale formal structure. In twentieth-century music scholarship, the term is usually used as defined by the Oxford Companion to [..]

Period (per) is a gene located on the X chromosome of Drosophila melanogaster. Oscillations in levels of both per transcript and its corresponding protein PER have a period of approximately 24 hours [..]

A school period is a block of time allocated for lessons/classes in schools. They typically last between 30 and 60 minutes, with around 3-10 periods per school day. However, especially in higher educa [..]

Period (Another American Lie) is the debut studio album by B.A.L.L., released in 1987 by Shimmy Disc.

The geologic time scale (GTS) is a system of chronological dating that classifies geological strata (stratigraphy) in time. It is used by geologists, paleontologists, and other Earth scientists to des [..]