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IN MATH: 1. n. a complete cycle; complete spin around axis or pole; a complete turn. EX. One
revolution of the hour hand on a clock takes 12 hours. One revolution of the hour hand makes an
angle of .
IN ENGLISH: 1. n. a substantial change. EX. Thanks to computers and handheld calculators, we've had a revolution in calculating.
APPLICATION: See list 330.
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