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Coincidence

Koh-IH-nsih-duhns

/koʊˈɪnsɪdʌns/

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coincidence

Dictionary meaning

The temporal property of two things happening at the same time.

Examples

  • The interval determining the coincidence gate is adjustable.
  • They waited for the coincidence of the target and the cross hairs.

Synonyms: concurrence

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