countdown (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 04
def counting backward from an arbitrary number to indicate the time remaining before some event (such as launching a space vehicle)
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Hypernym count, counting, numeration, enumeration, reckoning, tally
Derivationally related form countdown → count down
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Hyponym count, counting, numeration, enumeration, reckoning, tally
Derivationally related form count down → countdown

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