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turnouts

/ˈtɜːrnaʊts/

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noun

The act of coming forth.

Examples :

"Despite the rain, the turnouts for the school play were surprisingly high. "

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The number of people who attend or participate in an event (especially an election) or are present at a venue.

Examples :

""The high turnouts at the school play showed how many parents and students wanted to support the actors." "

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noun

A place to pull off a road.

Examples :

"When towing a trailer, use the turnouts to let faster traffic pass."

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noun

A place where moveable rails allow a train to switch tracks; a set of points.

Examples :

"The train slowed down before the turnouts, allowing it to switch to the correct track leading to the city center. "

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A quitting of employment for the purpose of forcing increase of wages; a strike.

Examples :

"The factory experienced several turnouts last year as workers demanded better pay and benefits. "

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noun

Examples :

"The railroad track had a set of turnouts to direct the train onto different lines. "

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noun

That which is prominently brought forward or exhibited; hence, an equipage.

Examples :

"A man with a showy carriage and horses is said to have a fine turnout."

appearance style

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Net quantity of produce yielded.

Examples :

"The farmer was pleased with the high turnouts of corn this year, despite the drought. "

agriculture amount