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de·layed-ac·tion

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. delayed actionnoun

    a mechanism that automatically delays the release of a camera shutter for a fixed period of time so that the photographer can appear in the picture

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  1. delayed-action

    Delayed-action refers to a mechanism, operation, or system that is designed to initiate or execute a specific function or action after a certain delay or time lapse. It often involves setting a delay period before the intended action occurs, often used in various fields such as mechanics, electronics, pharmacology, and more. In other words, it's an action programmed or planned to occur at a later time or situation rather than immediately.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of delayed-action in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of delayed-action in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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