Definitions for Countdown
ˈkaʊntˌdaʊncount·down

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1. countdownnoun

   counting backward from an arbitrary number to indicate the time remaining before some event (such as launching a space vehicle)

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1. countdownnoun

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

2. countdownnoun

   The acts of preparation carried out during this period

3. countdownnoun

   A radio or television program counting down the top songs of a given week, usually in reverse order ending with the No. 1.

4. countdownverb

   To count down

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1. Countdown

   A countdown is a sequence of backward counting to indicate the time remaining before an event is scheduled to occur. NASA commonly employs the terms "L-minus" and "T-minus" during the preparation for and anticipation of a rocket launch, and even "E-minus" for events that involve spacecraft that are already in space, where the "T" could stand for "Test" or "Time", and the "E" stands for "Encounter", as with a comet or some other space object. Other events for which countdowns are commonly used include the detonation of an explosive, the start of a race, the start of the New Year, or any anxiously anticipated event. An early use of a countdown once signaled the start of a Cambridge University rowing race. One of the first known associations with rockets was in the 1929 German science fiction movie Frau im Mond (English: Woman in the Moon) written by Thea von Harbou and directed by Fritz Lang in an attempt to increase the drama of the launch sequence of the story's lunar-bound rocket.

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1. countdown

   A countdown is the act of counting backwards from a specific number to zero or from a specific time to a certain event, typically to mark the start of an event or the time remaining for something to happen or be completed. For example, count down to the start of a rocket launch, a new year, or towards a deadline.

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1. Countdown

   A countdown is a sequence of counting backward to indicate the seconds, days, or other time units remaining before an event occurs or a deadline expires. The "T" in T-minus stands for "Test". Some events for which a countdown is used include the launch of a rocket or spacecraft, the detonation of a bomb, the start of a race, or the start of the New Year. In an early attestation of a countdown, it started a rowing race at Cambridge University. The first known association with rockets was in the 1929 German science fiction movie Die Frau im Mond by Fritz Lang to increase the drama of the launch sequence of the story's lunar rocket.

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1. countdown

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How to pronounce Countdown?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Countdown in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Countdown in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Countdown in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of Countdown in a Sentence

1. Cliff Lanham:

   We've done wet dress rehearsal testing, where we've gone through a good portion of the countdown and worked through any problems, we're feeling good about getting to launch on Monday.

2. David Madden:

   The countdown to the ECB meeting begins and the poor inflation and core inflation numbers from the euro zone points to more easing from (ECB president) Mario Draghi.

3. Shunichi Miyanaga:

   We are working without pause to deliver the first aircraft to ANA in 2020. It is the beginning of a countdown, not only to the first delivery but to a new era for the industry.

4. Ziad Khoury:

   We're in the final countdown, when it comes to security, it's not about numbers of people. It's about the quality, coordination and extra tools at your disposal.

5. Vin Weber:

   They’ve having a big conference next week, and my guess is that at that point, you’re gonna be able to see sort of a countdown to an announcement in the not too distant future.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Countdown
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Countdown
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Countdown
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Countdown