year
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Definition
1.- A solar year, the time it takes the Earth to complete one revolution of the Sun (between 365.24 and 365.26 days depending on the point of reference). 2.- (by extension) The time it takes for any astronomical object (such as a planet, dwarf planet, small Solar System body, or comet) in direct orbit around a star (such as the Sun) to make one revolution around the star. 3.- A period between set dates that mark a year, from January 1 to December 31 by the Gregorian calendar, from Tishiri 1 to Elul 29 by the Jewish calendar, and from Muharram 1 to Dhu al-Hijjah 29 or 30 by the Islamic calendar.
Pronunciation
/jɪə/
Explanation
1.- we moved to this town a year ago; I quit smoking exactly one year ago. 2.- Mars goes around the sun once in a Martian year, or 1.88 Earth years. 3.- A normal year has 365 full days, but there are 366 days in a leap year.
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- Category: Body parts
- Sign Language: Lengua de Señas Mexicana (LSM)
- Region: México
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