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trend
Noun
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A trend is a general movement or change in one direction.
We expect the current upward trend in the use of our services to continue.
There seems to be a new trend towards longer, looser clothing.
trend
Verb
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If something trends in one direction, it generally moves or changes in that direction.
While most fuel prices are trending higher, natural gas prices should go down in 2006.
reversal
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noun
a change from one state to the opposite state
there was a reversal of autonomic function
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a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside
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a decision to reverse an earlier decision
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turning in an opposite direction or position
the reversal of the image in the lens
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noun
(= reverse)
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
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noun
(= transposition)
the act of reversing the order or place of
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(= reversion)
turning in the opposite direction
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(= about-face)
a major change in attitude or principle or point of view
an about-face on foreign policy
indicator
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noun
(= index)
a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time
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a signal for attracting attention
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a device for showing the operating condition of some system
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(chemistry) a substance that changes color to indicate the presence of some ion or substance; can be used to indicate the completion of a chemical reaction or (in medicine) to test for a particular reaction