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Meaning of significant wave height | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

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A standardized measure of trough-to-crest wave height calculated for the needs of seafarers; exact mathematical definition has varied over time and currently it is defined as four times the standard deviation of the surface elevation.

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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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