Word
alternating
Phoneticsal·ter·nat·ing
US/ˈɔɫtɝˌneɪtɪŋ/
UK/ˈɔːltənˌeɪtɪŋ/
Definitions
01happening in turns
adj. happening one after the other in a regular pattern.
adj. occurring in a repeating sequence where two or more things follow each other in turns.
“The pattern on the floor was made of alternating red and white tiles.”
“The schedule consists of alternating shifts of day and night work to ensure the facility remains operational twenty-four hours a day.”
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02electric current
adj. describing an electric current that changes its direction many times every second.
adj. relating to an electric current that reverses its direction at regular intervals.
“Most wall outlets in homes provide alternating current rather than direct current.”
“The development of alternating current systems allowed for the efficient long-distance transmission of electricity across the national grid.”
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03mathematical series
adj. describing a list of numbers where the signs change between plus and minus.
adj. denoting a series in which successive terms have opposite signs, typically switching between positive and negative.
“The teacher explained how to calculate the sum of an alternating series.”
“An alternating series converges if the absolute value of its terms decreases monotonically toward zero.”
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Real-World Examples
“She says both caffeine and especially alcohol can have dehydrating effects, and recommends drinking alcohol in moderation during hot weather and alternating it with non-alcoholic drinks.” “Jorge Messi spent his final months alternating between a medical centre in Rosario and his home, accompanied by his wife, Celia, and his children Rodrigo, Matías and María Sol.” Domain
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