spanning

Definitions of spanning
  1. noun
    (physics) force that produces strain on a physical body
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    types:
    breekpunt, elasticiteitsgrens, rekgrens
    the degree of tension or stress at which something breaks
    type of:
    kracht
    (physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity
  2. noun
    (psychology) nervousness resulting from mental stress
    synonyms: nervositeit, zenuwachtigheid
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    types:
    nervositeit, stress, zenuwachtigheid
    (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
    breekpunt
    (psychology) stress at which a person breaks down or a situation becomes crucial
  3. noun
    (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
    synonyms: nervositeit, stress, zenuwachtigheid
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    types:
    breekpunt
    (psychology) stress at which a person breaks down or a situation becomes crucial
    type of:
    nervositeit, zenuwachtigheid
    (psychology) nervousness resulting from mental stress
  4. noun
    the difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts
    synonyms: potentiaal, potentiaalverschil, spanningsverschil, stroom, voltage
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