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The power of electromagnetic radiation per unit area passing through, emitted by, or incident upon a surface, typically expressed in watts per square meter (W/m²).
“Photovoltaic engineers measured the solar radiant flux density reaching the ground to determine optimal panel placement.”
Far-reaching or thorough; departing significantly from the traditional or usual.
“The company made radical changes to its business model to survive the digital shift.”
A lottery in which the prizes are goods rather than money, typically organized to raise funds for an organization or charity.
“We are holding a charity raffle to raise money for the local animal shelter.”
To express or cause others to feel worry, anxiety, or apprehension about a particular situation, event, or behavior.
“The sudden drop in sales figures began to raise concern among the board members.”
To lift or move something to a higher position or level.
“She raised her hand to ask a question.”
The most important reason or purpose for someone or something's existence.
“For the dedicated artisan, crafting handmade violins was the true raison d'être of his life.”
Lengthy and confused or inconsequential in speech or writing.
“He gave a long, rambling speech that bored the audience to tears.”
A sloping surface or roadway connecting two different levels.
“The building is fully accessible to wheelchair users thanks to the new concrete ramp.”
A genre of popular music originating in African American communities, combining elements of blues, jazz, gospel, and soul.
“She grew up listening to classic randb from the 1990s.”
A completely unidentified, unknown, or strange person, especially one who appears unexpectedly.
“Some total rando walked up to our table and started eating our fries.”
The ordinary members of an organization, society, or workforce, excluding the leaders or officers.
“The union leaders negotiated a contract, but it still needed to be approved by the rank and file.”
To speak or shout at length in a wild, impassioned, or angry way.
“He continued to rant about the unfairness of the new company policy for nearly an hour.”
Aggressively greedy or grasping; having an insatiable appetite for wealth, power, or prey.
“The rapacious developers destroyed the historic park to build another luxury shopping mall.”
Happening in a short time or at a great rate.
“The patient made a rapid recovery after the surgery.”
More rapid; characterized by greater speed, quickness, or swiftness.
“The new system promised a rapider processing of applications.”