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countdown [′kau̇nt‚dau̇n]

(aerospace engineering)

The process in the engineering definition, used in leading up to the launch of a large or complicated rocket vehicle, or in leading up to a captive test, a readiness firing, a mock firing, or other firing test.

The act of counting inversely during this process.

(communications)

The ratio of the number of interrogation pulses not answered by a transponder to the total number received.

(engineering)

A step-by-step process that culminates in a climatic event, each step being performed in accordance with a schedule marked by a count in inverse numerical order.

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