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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An overturned flap. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   A current-limiting feature in power supplies and amplifiers. countable, uncountable
3. 3
   The use of rear-facing heavy-duty loudspeakers on stage during live music performances, to improve sound for the audience or to allow performers to hear and monitor themselves. countable, uncountable
4. 4
   A denatured (single-strand) DNA molecule that has formed base pair bonds with itself. countable, uncountable
5. 5
   A chromosome that contains sequences which support foldback; A DNA molecule with a base sequence or sequences that are repeated in reverse order. countable, uncountable

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6. 6
   A portion of a storyline that branches based on user choices but where all branches eventually reconverge to a single inevitable event. countable, uncountable
7. 7
   A multimethod research approach that includes open-ended interviewing, nominal group dialogue, survey and attitude scaling techniques, and multidimensional and cluster analyses. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From fold + back.

Related phrases

foldback clipbase paircluster analysisheavy dutyopen ended

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