Visual meaning of 'cycles'? - learn with images, example in daily life

noun

An interval of space or time in which one set of events or phenomena is completed.

"the cycle of the seasons, or of the year"

time process system phenomena

noun

A complete rotation of anything.

"The washing machine goes through several cycles to clean clothes properly. "

time physics process system

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A process that returns to its beginning and then repeats itself in the same sequence.

"electoral cycle"

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noun

The members of the sequence formed by such a process.

"The washing machine runs through several cycles of rinsing and spinning to clean the clothes. "

process system

Visual illustration of cycles: In musical set theory, an interval cycle is the set of pitch classes resulting from repeatedly applying the same interval class to the starting pitch class.

noun

In musical set theory, an interval cycle is the set of pitch classes resulting from repeatedly applying the same interval class to the starting pitch class.

"The interval cycle C4 consists of the pitch classes 0, 4 and 8; when starting on E, it is realised as the pitches E, G# and C."

music theory math

noun

A series of poems, songs or other works of art.

"The "Ring of the Nibelung" is a cycle of four operas by Richard Wagner."

art literature

noun

A programme on a washing machine, dishwasher, or other such device.

"Put the washing in on a warm cycle."

machine device utility technology

Visual illustration of cycles: A pedal-powered vehicle, such as a unicycle, bicycle, or tricycle, or a motorized vehicle that has either two or three wheels. - Image 1

cycles: A pedal-powered vehicle, such as a unicycle, bicycle, or tricycle, or a motorized vehicle that has either two or three wheels. - Thumbnail 1

noun

A pedal-powered vehicle, such as a unicycle, bicycle, or tricycle, or a motorized vehicle that has either two or three wheels.

"The children left their cycles locked up outside the school gates. "

vehicle machine

noun

A single, a double, a triple, and a home run hit by the same player in the same game.

"Jones hit for the cycle in the game."

sport game achievement

Visual illustration of cycles: A closed walk or path, with or without repeated vertices allowed. - Image 1

cycles: A closed walk or path, with or without repeated vertices allowed. - Thumbnail 1

noun

A closed walk or path, with or without repeated vertices allowed.

"The delivery trucks follow different cycles around the city each week, repeating some streets but always ending up back at the warehouse. "

math technical structure

noun

(algebraic topology) A chain whose boundary is zero.

"In this simplified model of a network, the cycles represent closed loops where data can flow continuously without beginning or end, ensuring no loss of information at the boundaries. "

math theory

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An imaginary circle or orbit in the heavens; one of the celestial spheres.

"Ancient astronomers believed the Earth was at the center of several cycles in the heavens. "

astronomy astrology

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An age; a long period of time.

"The ancient trees in the forest have stood there for cycles, witnessing the rise and fall of civilizations. "

time age history

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An orderly list for a given time; a calendar.

"The school's weekly schedule is a detailed cycle of classes and activities. "

time list

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One entire round in a circle or a spire.

"a cycle or set of leaves"

time physics

noun

A discharge of a taser.

"The police officer administered three cycles of the taser to subdue the suspect. "

police technology weapon device

verb

To ride a bicycle or other cycle.

"Every morning, she cycles to work to avoid traffic. "

vehicle sport action

verb

To go through a cycle or to put through a cycle.

"The washing machine cycles through the wash, rinse, and spin. "

process machine system technology function

verb

To turn power off and back on

"Avoid cycling the device unnecessarily."

electronics technology machine device

Visual illustration of cycles: To maintain a team's possession of the puck in the offensive zone by handling and passing the puck in a loop from the boards near the goal up the side boards and passing to back to the boards near the goal

verb

To maintain a team's possession of the puck in the offensive zone by handling and passing the puck in a loop from the boards near the goal up the side boards and passing to back to the boards near the goal

"They have their cycling game going tonight."

sport game