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Current

/ˈkʌɹənt/

The generally unidirectional movement of a gas or fluid.

📖 Definitions of "Current"

noun
  1. 1

    The generally unidirectional movement of a gas or fluid.

  2. 2

    The part of a fluid that moves continuously in a certain direction, especially short for ocean current.

  3. 3

    The time rate of flow of electric charge.

  4. 4

    A tendency or a course of events

adjective
  1. 1

    Existing or occurring at the moment

    "current events;  current leaders;  current negotiations"

  2. 2

    Generally accepted, used, practiced, or prevalent at the moment

    "current affairs;  current bills and coins;  current fashions"

  3. 3

    Running or moving rapidly

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