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   flicker

   /ˈflɪkə/

   verb

   • 1. (of light or a source of light) shine unsteadily; vary rapidly in brightness: "the interior lights flickered, and came on" Similar glimmerglintgleamflareshinedanceguttertwinklesparkleblinkwinkflashscintillateglistenshimmerglitterliterary:glisterrare:coruscatefulgurateeffulgeOpposite burn steadily
   • ▪ (of a flame) burn fitfully, alternately flaring up and dying down: "the candle flickered again"
   • ▪ (of an emotion) be felt or shown briefly or faintly: "amusement flickered briefly in his eyes"
   • 2. make small, quick movements: "her eyelids flickered" Similar flutterquivervibratetremblewobbleshivershudderspasmjerktwitchbatflapwinkblinkopen and shuttechnical:nictitatenictate
   • ▪ (of someone's eyes) move quickly in a particular direction in order to look at something: "her alert hazel eyes flickered around the room"

   noun

   • 1. an unsteady movement of a flame or light causing rapid variations in brightness: "the flicker of a candle flame caught our eyes"
   • ▪ fluctuations in the brightness of a film or television image such as occur when the number of frames per second is too small for persistence of vision.
   • 2. a tiny movement: "the flicker of an eyelid"
   • ▪ a brief feeling or indication of emotion: "a flicker of a smile passed across her face"

   Word Origin Old Englishflicorian, flycerian ‘to flutter’, probably of Germanic origin and related to Low German flickern and Dutch flikkeren.

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   What is Finger Flicking?

   • Another type of stim that may be referred to as finger flicking is described as a quick, repetitive movement of fingers flicking close to the child’s face. This link provides an illustrative photograph (Figure 2, page 172) of such behavior for parents who may need more clarity (Coulter, 2009).

   What Is The Role of Stims Like Finger Flicking in Autism?

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   Why are my lights flickering?

   • Faulty Light Switches: Defective light switches can cause flickering when they are toggled on or off. Replace these switches to ensure a stable electrical connection and eliminate the flickering issue. Aging Wiring: Old or deteriorating wiring can cause flickering lights. Over time, wires can become damaged, leading to intermittent power supply.

   Dealing with Flickering Lights: Causes and Solutions

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   Why is my laptop screen flickering?

   • Look to see when the lines appear on the screen as you open it. If the lines only occur at a certain angle, the cause is likely damaged wiring. Use your laptop on a hard surface. Soft surfaces, such as on a blanket or tablecloth, can cause overheating, resulting in screen flickering and lines. Install the latest operating system updates.

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   3 days ago · The accurate and efficient measurement of flicker severity levels is crucial for evaluating and compensating power system flicker in electric power systems. This paper proposes a simple and fast measurement algorithm for power system flicker severity evaluation. The algorithm utilizes an equivalent measurement model and employs the Hilbert transform for effective envelope extraction. Subsequently, the extracted envelope is processed using windowed interpolation fast Fourier transform to ...

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   5 days ago · Flicker is a frequency domain effect and can cause discomfort in humans and animals, additionally in some cases it can lower the lifetime of a device.In an LCD, flicker is a phenomenon that is caused by Vcom offset usually resulting in a frequency of half the frame frequency.

5. homealliance.com › blogs › dealing-with-flickeringDealing with Flickering Lights: Causes and Solutions

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   1 day ago · Several possible causes include a problem with the main electrical panel, loose connections in the electrical wiring, an overloaded circuit, or a faulty voltage regulator. Additionally, issues with the utility company's power supply can also result in widespread flickering.

6. www.autismparentingmagazine.com › stims-likeWhat Is The Role of Stims Like Finger Flicking in Autism?

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   1 day ago · Finger flicking is a type of stimming of autistic kids and adults that involves the hands. Finger flicking and hand-flapping are frequently mentioned by parents as their kids’ preferred stims. What is finger flicking? Finger flicking is not a medical term and it has no precise definition.

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   o Learn what are the common causes of light flicker o Understand how flicker is measured o Hear the latest research from a renowned poultry scientist on the impacts of flicker on chickens

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   5 days ago · Keep it powered on, unplug it from your computer, and look for any flickering or lines on the screen while it’s disconnected. If you see any distortion, it means your monitor is damaged. Detach and reattach the keyboard.

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   5 days ago · After your PC restarts to the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart. You may be asked to enter your BitLocker recovery key. After your PC restarts, you'll see a list of options. Select 4 or F4 to start your PC in safe mode.