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countdown

noun

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Meaning

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The process of counting backward from a number, typically to zero, to indicate the time remaining before an event begins.

Example Sentence

The mission control team began the final countdown to the rocket launch.

Usage Note

Used to mark the time remaining before an event, such as a rocket launch, New Year's Eve, or the start of a race, often to build anticipation.