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climate
has definitions from the field of meteorology
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[ noun ] (meteorology) the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
Synonyms Examples "the dank climate of southern Wales" "plants from a cold clime travel best in winter" Used in print (Richard I. McCosh, "Recreation Site Selection"...)This gives you a better opportunity to get the feel of the climate conditions , the exposure to the sun and wind , the water interests , etcetera , which vary greatly with the seasons . Related terms |
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[ noun ] the prevailing psychological state
Synonyms Examples "the climate of opinion" "the national mood had changed radically since the last election" Used in print (Musical America, LXXXI:5...)A tongue-in-cheek stylization of 18_th Century ideas ; a trial_balloon to test the aesthetic climate of the times ; a brilliant piece_de_resistance ? (John R. Sargent, "Where To Aim Your Planning for Bigger...)Given this kind of business climate , what competitive marketing problems will your company face in the next 10 yr. ? Does your management climate and your management compensation plan attract and keep top-notch marketing people ? Related terms |
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