outage

Meanings

• noun

  A period of time during which an electrical power outage occurs.

  - "The city experienced a power outage due to a storm."
  - "During the outage, people were advised to turn off all appliances."

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Rhymes

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outrage , mature , audit , matured , audit

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Variants

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outage , outages

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'outage', meaning 'departure' or 'absence'. In the context of electricity, it refers to the absence or interruption of power.

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Trivia

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1. The longest power outage in history occurred in India in 2012, lasting over 37 hours.

2. Power outages can also occur due to intentional actions, such as when power companies deliberately shut off power to prevent wildfires.

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Related Concepts

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1. Blackout: A complete loss of electrical power, often used interchangeably with 'outage' but technically refers to a complete absence of power.

2. Brownout: A partial power outage where voltage levels are reduced to conserve electricity during peak demand or power shortages.

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Culture

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Outages can have significant cultural and societal impacts, particularly in modern societies that rely heavily on electricity for various aspects of daily life. Outages can lead to disruptions in communication, transportation, and access to essential services such as healthcare and food supply.

How to Memorize "outage"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a power grid failing and causing an outage. Imagine the lights going out and the sound of generators starting up.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'outage' with the feeling of being without power, and the inconvenience and discomfort that comes with it.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Outages Occur When Power Fails' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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