countdown

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Noun countdown has 1 sense

countdown - counting backward from an arbitrary number to indicate the time remaining before some event (such as launching a space vehicle)
--₁ is a kind of count, counting, numeration, enumeration, reckoning, tally

Derived form: verb count down₁

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Countdown

Description:

Countdown is a term that refers to the backward counting in anticipation of an event or activity. It can also describe a numerical display or timer that shows the remaining time until a specific event occurs.

Examples:

As a noun:

The countdown to the New Year's Eve fireworks began.
He set the countdown timer on the microwave for three minutes.

As a verb:

They started to countdown from ten before launching the rocket.
She anxiously counted down the seconds to her favorite band's concert.

As an adjective:

The countdown clock on the wall showed only five minutes left.
We experienced a thrilling countdown atmosphere before the roller coaster ride.

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