periodically
Pronunciation: [ˌpɪr.iˈɒd.ɪ.kəl.i]
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Context: "time"
(adverb) when something happens at regular intervals or repeatedly over time, like checking the weather every few days or watering a plant every week.
Example
She checks her email periodically throughout the day.
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He does not check his messages periodically; he often forgets for days.
Example
How often do you exercise periodically during the week?
Context: "science"
(adverb) used in science to describe when changes occur at set times or stages. For example, scientists may observe plants growing periodically to understand how they develop.
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The researchers collected data periodically to monitor the experiment's progress.
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He didn't observe the plants periodically, missing important changes in their growth.
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Why do scientists analyze the results periodically instead of all at once?
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