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Countdown

/ˈkaʊntˌdaʊn/

A count backward in fixed units to the time of some event, especially the launch of a space vehicle.

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noun

1
A count backward in fixed units to the time of some event, especially the launch of a space vehicle.
2
The acts of preparation carried out during this period.
3
A radio or television program counting down the top songs of a given week, usually in reverse order ending with the No. 1.

verb

1
To count down.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Countdown"

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Word	Definition
clocknoun	A chronometer, an instrument that measures time, particularly the time of day.
radionoun	(countable) A device that can capture (receive) the signal sent over radio waves and render the modulated signal as sound.
countingnoun	The act by which something is counted.
debitingnoun	The act of making a debit in accounting.
countnoun	The act of counting or tallying a quantity.
bottomnoun	The lowest part of anything.
lastnoun	(shoemaking) A tool in the form of a foot on which an item of footwear (such as a boot or shoe) is placed for shaping while it is being manufactured or repaired.
tallynoun	(by extension) One of two books, sheets of paper, etc., on which corresponding accounts were kept.
run-upnoun	A period of time just before an important event.
precountnoun	An initial counting before a proper count or an intervention takes place.
backoutnoun	A reversal or undoing of tasks previously done (often in reverse order).
blastoffnoun	The countdown and launch of a rocket, missile or spacecraft
prestartnoun	(yachting) The countdown immediately before the start of a race.
launch windownoun	(astronautics) The specific time period during which a rocket or spacecraft may be launched in order to achieve its mission.
delaynoun	A period of time before an event occurs; the act of delaying; procrastination; lingering inactivity.
forecountverb	(transitive) To count beforehand.
time inverb	(transitive, business, human resources) To record the start of one's day or shift at work.
stagenoun	A phase.
startpointnoun	The point (in time or space) from which something starts
initializationnoun	(uncountable) The process of preparing something to begin.