Copenhagen interpretation

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an interpretation of quantum mechanics developed by Niels Bohr and his colleagues at the University of Copenhagen, based on the concept of wave–particle duality and the idea that the observation influences the result of an experiment

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Copehan, copemate, copen, Copenhagen, copenhagen blue, Copenhagen interpretation, copepod, coper, Copernican, Copernican system, copernicium

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How to use Copenhagen interpretation in a sentence

In 1974, 75 members of the group descended on a Copenhagen department store.
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For these infractions of the Holiday spirit, they were arrested and in some cases beaten in the street by Copenhagen police.
Before the Bros, SantaCon Was as an Anti-Corporate Protest|David Freedlander|December 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Under the most charitable interpretation, his administration was simply mistaken.
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Turning from biblical interpretation to psychiatry, the actor added, “I think the man was likely schizophrenic.”
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It became more about the people and their artwork and their interpretation of Daryl.
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Her manner amazed him; it was so unlike the aspect of fair interpretation, with which she usually discussed a dubious subject.
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Here convincing proof was given of Mme. Mesdag's accuracy, originality of interpretation, and her skill in the use of color.
Women in the fine arts, from the Seventh Century B.C. to the Twentieth Century A.D.|Clara Erskine Clement
In dramatic interpretation the voice is a much more significant feature relatively than is the detail of gesture in pantomime.
Expressive Voice Culture|Jessie Eldridge Southwick
As they walked along, he listened with trembling, half-incredulous hope to Jos's interpretation of Aunt Ri's voluble narrative.
Ramona|Helen Hunt Jackson
The context in Chaucer does not seem to warrant the interpretation given by Tyrwhit.
Notes and Queries, Number 177, March 19, 1853|Various