eta
Pronunciation: [ˈeɪtə]
Word
Context: “science”
(noun) a letter from the Greek alphabet that is often used in math and science. It's the seventh letter and sometimes represents different concepts, like efficiency in physics.
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In my physics class, we learned that eta represents efficiency in calculations.
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I didn't see the letter eta in the equations we studied today.
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What does the letter eta stand for in science?
Context: “transportation”
(noun) an abbreviation for Estimated Time of Arrival. This tells you how long it will take to reach a place.
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The GPS said my eta would be in 15 minutes.
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The eta was wrong, and I arrived much later than expected.
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What is the eta for our flight to New York?
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