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relaxations
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the state of being free from tension, stress, and anxiety
- After a long day at work, she enjoyed some relaxation in a warm bubble bath.
- Meditation and deep breathing exercises can help achieve relaxation.
- The spa offered a variety of treatments designed to promote relaxation.
- He found relaxation in the quiet solitude of the countryside.
- Reading a good book provided her with a sense of relaxation and escape from daily pressures.
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the act of easing or loosening rules, regulations, or standards
- The relaxation of dress codes allowed employees to wear more casual attire to work.
- The government announced a relaxation of travel restrictions for vaccinated individuals.
- The relaxation of the curfew hours provided residents with more evening freedom.
- The relaxation of admission requirements led to an increase in student applications.
- The board approved the relaxation of safety protocols, allowing for a more flexible work environment.
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a way to solve equations by guessing a solution, then refining the guesses until they're almost correct
- The engineer used the relaxation method to guess and refine a solution to the problem.
- By trying different values, the relaxation technique helped solve the equations step by step.
- The relaxation process made it easier to find an approximate answer to the math problem.
- The mathematician relied on relaxation to reduce errors in each successive guess.
- Relaxation allowed the scientist to improve the accuracy of the solution through repeated guessing.
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a situation where control or strength becomes less effective or weaker
- The relaxation of the tension in the rope caused it to sag.
- The relaxation in his grip allowed the object to slip from his hand.
- As fatigue set in, she noticed a relaxation in her ability to concentrate.
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a feeling of refreshing tranquility and an absence of tension or worry
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(physics) the exponential return of a system to equilibrium after a disturbance
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(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers