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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
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                        Common
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