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Meaning of big bang | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˌbɪɡˈbæŋ

Definitions

  1. a physical theory that describes how the universe expanded from an infinitely small, hot, and dense point.
  2. Alternative letter-case form of Big Bang.
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  3. The cosmic event that marks the beginning of time and the rapid expansion of space for the visible universe. The evolution of the universe since that beginning point is described by the Big Bang Theory.
  4. The sudden deregulation of financial markets effected by prime minister Margaret Thatcher in 1986.
  5. A large implementation of a system rather than phased or gradual delivery.

Equivalents

Afrikaans oerknal
Български Голям взрив
Čeština velký třesk
Deutsch Urknall
Ελληνικά Μεγάλη Έκρηξη
Esperanto praeksplodo
Español big bang
فارسی مهبانگ
Français Big Bang bigbang
Gaeilge ollphléasc
Magyar ősrobbanás
Italiano big bang
日本語 ビッグバン
한국어 대폭발 빅뱅
Nederlands oerknal
Polski Wielki Wybuch
Português big bang
ไทย บิกแบง
Türkçe Büyük Patlama
Tiếng Việt Vụ Nổ Lớn

Examples

“On scientific grounds this big bang assumption is much less the palatable of the two.”
“Many-worlds interpretations of physics suggest that millions of big bangs might be happening as we speak.”
“They're planning for an upcoming release that promises to be a big bang.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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