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normal mode

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noun

  1. an oscillation of a mechanical system in which all particles move with the same frequency and phase.


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Characters in a musical can sing out their feelings because straightforward dialogue falls short of adequate self-expression, or break into song as a completely normal mode of communication in their world.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 7, 2024

I agree that this is not a normal mode of campaign politicking.

From Salon • Feb. 22, 2024

Typically, during the process of photographing an object, two distinct modes are employed: the normal mode which extracts fundamental information and the edge mode which focuses solely on outlining the object.

From Science Daily • Oct. 30, 2023

Fangshan and Shunyi districts can shift from work-from-home to normal mode, the officials told a news conference.

From Reuters • May 28, 2022

When this, the normal mode of fertilisation, takes place, the flower is said to be selfed.

From Mendelism Third Edition by Punnett, Reginald Crundall