Word of the Day – December 8, 2025

exceedance

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Definitions

Type Definition Sources
Noun (geology) the probability that an earthquake will generate a level of ground motion that exceeds a specified reference level during a given exposure time. (used 5 times in citations and controls)
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Noun An act or instance of exceeding especially a limit or amount. (used 40 times in citations and controls)

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Plural exceedances
Plural Possessive exceedances'
Possessive exceedance's

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