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The second number is represented by a figure called the coefficient of performance (COP).
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Chris Baraniuk, Wired News, 13 Nov. 2025
The vehicles may have a lower-than-specified rear brake lining coefficient of friction and could be equipped with a brake vacuum booster without a vacuum sensor, according to the recall report.
—James Powel, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
According to the International Energy Agency, the coefficient of performance (the ratio of electricity in to heat energy out) is about four, making current models 3 to 5 times more energy efficient than gas boilers.
—Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, 2 Oct. 2025
For the purpose of the draw, the 18 teams are separated into three pots of six based on their UEFA club coefficient rankings.
—Neel Shelat, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Chris Baraniuk, Wired News, 13 Nov. 2025
The vehicles may have a lower-than-specified rear brake lining coefficient of friction and could be equipped with a brake vacuum booster without a vacuum sensor, according to the recall report.
—James Powel, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
According to the International Energy Agency, the coefficient of performance (the ratio of electricity in to heat energy out) is about four, making current models 3 to 5 times more energy efficient than gas boilers.
—Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, 2 Oct. 2025
For the purpose of the draw, the 18 teams are separated into three pots of six based on their UEFA club coefficient rankings.
—Neel Shelat, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coefficient
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Here’s how to claim your lottery prize For Indiana Lottery prizes, the claim process varies depending on the prize amount.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
10 Feb. 2026
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The actual amount of time that takes depends on the parish.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
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According to performance data, the battery delivers discharge power at –30 degrees Celsius that is three times higher than comparable lithium iron phosphate systems.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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The assaults on Ukraine's energy infrastructure have left large swathes of the country without heating, power and water as temperatures fell to minus 13 degrees Fahrenheit this week.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Traditional RTGs require large quantities of radioactive material to sustain output over long durations.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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While gold's spot price is tracked by the ounce, many individual buyers encounter the precious metal in much smaller quantities.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Coefficient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coefficient. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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