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Meaning of Hawking Index | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A humorous measure of how far people will, on average, read through a particular book before giving up.

Examples

“The mathematician Ellenberg has developed the Hawking Index, but according to his own⟳ statements only for entertainment and not for scientific purposes.”

CEFR level

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

Hawking radiation Hawking's paradox Hawkinge Hawkings Hawkingson Hawkins

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