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Meanings of current in English

Portuguese
corrente
Catalan
corrent elèctric
Spanish
corriente
Wikidata

The flow of electrons through a conductor caused by a potential difference.

corrente
Portuguese
corrente
Catalan
corrent
Spanish
curso

Dominant course (suggestive of running water) of successive events or ideas.

corrente
Russian
течение реки
Portuguese
corrente
Spanish
agua entubada

Flow of water influenced by gravity as the water moves downhill to reduce its potential energy.

течение реки
Russian
течение жидкости

Magnitude and direction of flow in a fluid.

течение жидкости
Usage of current in English
1
The possible effect on human health is a problem of current debate.
Pubmed
2
Case in point: the current end of financial year and mid-year sales.
News.com.au
3
The current public health system was not serving new mothers, she said.
Radio NZ
4
A France Telecom report listed 14 countries affected by the current problem.
Wired
5
However, the current situation regarding waiting lists is clearly less than satisfactory.
The Irish Times
6
The current state of the COVID-19 pandemic is a global health crisis.
Pubmed
7
Understand the current financial position: The ability to respond quickly is essential.
Independent.ie
8
The current offer price and deal structure won't change, the companies said.
Reuters
9
Instead of answering the question directly, Dooku said, Consider Eriadu's current situation.
Star Wars: Tarkin
10
So, second, the government must consider reforming the current risk assessment procedures.
The Guardian
11
The current situation is highly tense and very dangerous, the source said.
News.com.au
12
Ms Bennett is the current Social Housing Minister and State Services Minister.
Radio NZ
13
Stop current outbreak as soon as possible by implementing effective control measures.
Jamaica Observer
14
The current year results included 2 cents per share in special items.
Reuters
15
Mere words will not bring an end to our current disastrous situation.
The arms maker of berlin
16
However, any solution would have to be achieved within the current budget.
The Irish Times
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Current through the time
Current across language varieties
Ireland
Common
New Zealand
Common
South Africa
Common
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