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countdown

/ˈkaʊntˌdaʊn/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A count backward in fixed units to the time of some event, especially the launch of a space vehicle.
  2. The acts of preparation carried out during this period.
  3. A radio or television program counting down the top songs of a given week, usually in reverse order ending with the No. 1.
  4. To count down.

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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