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- Dictionaryinterval/ˈɪntəvl/
noun
- 1. an intervening time: "after his departure, there was an interval of many years without any meetings" Similar
- 2. a pause or break in activity: "an interval of mourning" Similar
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INTERVAL definition: 1. a period between two events or times: 2. the space between two points: 3. a short period…. Learn more.
noun. the period of time marked off by or between two events, instants, etc. the distance between two points, objects, etc. a pause or interlude, as between periods of intense activity. a short period between parts of a play, concert, film, etc; intermission.
A clock breaks time down into intervals of seconds, minutes, and hours. An interval is a distinct measure of time or the physical or temporal distance between two things. When you are driving down the highway at 60 mph, you'll see distance markers at intervals of .1 miles.
a. : a space of time between events or states. a two-month interval between medical treatments. There were long intervals during the game in which nothing exciting happened. b. British : intermission. There was a twenty minute interval between acts two and three. 2. : the difference in pitch between two tones. 3.
Define interval. interval synonyms, interval pronunciation, interval translation, English dictionary definition of interval. n. 1. A space between objects, points, or units, especially when making uniform amounts of separation: We set up hurdles at intervals of 15 yards around the...
1. countable noun. An interval between two events or dates is the period of time between them. The ferry service has restarted after an interval of 12 years. [ + of] There was a long interval of silence. Synonyms: period, time, spell, term More Synonyms of interval. 2. countable noun B1+.
[usually plural] a short period during which something different happens from what is happening the rest of the time. She's delirious, but has lucid intervals. (British English) The day should be mainly dry with sunny intervals. The intervals between his various illnesses grew shorter and shorter.
a space between things, points, limits, etc.; interspace: an interval of ten feet between posts.
interval meaning: 1. a period of time between two actions, activities, or events: 2. repeated after a particular…. Learn more.
Interval definition: A space between objects, points, or units, especially when making uniform amounts of separation.
