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tempos

/ˈtɛmpəʊz/ /ˈtɛmpoʊz/

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noun

A frequency or rate.

Examples :

"The varying tempos of the windshield wipers helped me see clearly in the changing rain. "

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A move which is part of one's own plan or strategy and forces, e.g. by means of a check or attacking a piece, the opponent to make a move which is not bad but of no use for him (the player gains a tempo, the opponent loses a tempo), or equivalently a player achieves the same result in fewer moves by one approach rather than another.

Examples :

"The chess player gained two tempos by attacking the queen with a pawn, forcing the opponent to waste moves defending instead of developing their own attack. "

game plan action

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The timing advantage of being on lead, thus being first to initiate a strategy to develop tricks for one's side.

Examples :

"Having the first presentation slot in the class debate gave Maya crucial tempos, allowing her to define the terms and set the agenda for the arguments. "

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The timing of a particular event – earlier or later than in an alternative situation (as in chess example)

Examples :

"Sentence: "Because of the new project deadlines, the tempos of our workdays have sped up significantly." "

time game event action

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The number of beats per minute in a piece of music; also, an indicative term denoting approximate rate of speed in written music (examples: allegro, andante)

Examples :

"The conductor changed the tempos frequently during the rehearsal, speeding up some sections and slowing down others. "

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The steady pace set by the frontmost riders.

Examples :

"The rest of the cyclists struggled to keep up as the leaders set fast tempos on the uphill climb. "

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A small truck or cargo van with three or four wheels, commonly used for commercial transport and deliveries (particularly in Asian and African countries): a genericized trademark, originally associated with the manufacturer Vidal & Sohn Tempo-Werke GmbH.

Examples :

"In many bustling Indian cities, tempos are a common sight, zipping through the streets delivering goods to shops. "

vehicle business commerce traffic

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A rapid rate of play by the offense resulting from reducing the amount of time which elapses after one play ends and the next starts.

Examples :

"The coach drilled the team on running plays at faster tempos to wear down the opposing defense. "

sport action game