| A2 |
abbreviation of "ampere" or "amperes," a unit of electrical current that refers to the quantity of current that passes through a resistor of one ohm when a potential of one volt is applied, equal to one coulomb per second. |
| ampere |
a unit of electrical current that refers to the quantity of current that passes through a resistor of one ohm when a potential of one volt is applied, equal to one coulomb per second. (abbr.: A, amp) |
| big stick |
political or military power, displayed or implied to intimidate or gain cooperation from potential adversaries, esp. as a foreign policy. |
| bloomer2 |
a person who realizes his or her full potential. [1/2 definitions] |
| breakaway |
in certain sports, of or designating a play in which one player moves rapidly down the playing area with the potential to score, as in a basketball fast break. [1/6 definitions] |
| can1 |
used to express the potential for something to happen or to be as one expects. [1/4 definitions] |
| capability |
the potential to manifest certain abilities. [1/3 definitions] |
| carburet |
to combine, mix, or charge with carbons or hydrocarbons, so as to increase the potential fuel energy. |
| cardiograph |
an instrument used to detect and record the differences in bodily electric potential that are associated with the action of the heart; electrocardiograph. |
| carry |
distance or potential range traveled by an object or sound. [1/16 definitions] |
| charge |
electric potential. [1/22 definitions] |
| childproof |
made or arranged so as to be free from potential damage by children or from hazardous misuse by them. [1/2 definitions] |
| conflict of interest |
a conflict or potential conflict between one of a person's interests or commitments and another, esp. between a public official's private financial interest and his or her public obligations. |
| consciousness-raising |
in group therapy, a process of increasing one's self-knowledge so as to better achieve one's potential. [1/2 definitions] |
| coupon |
a small printed slip of paper that entitles the bearer to something of value or potential, such as a discount or a chance in a sweepstakes. [1/3 definitions] |
| crisis |
an unstable or uncertain situation that has potential to bring about dramatic, possibly destructive, changes. [1/2 definitions] |
| depressing |
causing or having the potential to cause sadness and pessimism. |
| deterrence |
the policy of amassing sufficient offensive nuclear weapons to deter a potential enemy from attacking. [1/2 definitions] |
| develop |
to bring out the potential of; advance to a more complete or more effective condition. [1/10 definitions] |
| El Dorado |
any place considered to be a potential source of great riches. [1/2 definitions] |
| electrometer |
an instrument used to measure the difference in electrical potential between two objects. |