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Meaning of significant wave height | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

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.

Equivalents

Suomi merkitsevä aallonkorkeus

CEFR level

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

Significantly significantness significate Signification Significations significativeness

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