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Definition of Turndown
1. Noun. The act of refusing an offer. "The turndown was polite but very firm"
Generic synonyms: Rejection
Derivative terms: Turn Down, Turn Down, Turn Down
Definition of Turndown
1. a. Capable of being turned down;
Definition of Turndown
1. Noun. A downturn ¹
2. Noun. (context: hotels) The service of turning down the bedcovers and often leaving chocolates etc. on the pillow. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Turndown
1. a rejection [n -S] - See also: rejection
Lexicographical Neighbors of Turndown
Literary usage of Turndown
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Cotton Ginners Handbook edited by W. S. Anthony, William D. Mayfield (1995)
"The ratio of fuel flow rate at maximum burner output to the fuel flow rate that
provides the lowest dependable flame is referred to as the "turndown ratio. ..."
2. Romantic Weekends the Carolinas & the Georgia Coast by Norman Renouf, Kathy Renouf (1999)
"Guests enjoy a Continental breakfast and a host of special touches - nightly
turndown service with chocolates and brandy and complimentary wine and sherry ..."
3. Official Proceedings by International Acetylene Association (1908)
"In the sleeping room: here above all places a "turndown" burner is necessary,
... There is but one argument in favor of the non-turndown burner, ..."
4. Loans and Discounts: Proved Methods that Build Business--tested Time-saving (1918)
"... necessarily a turndown, but a delayed decision on a turndown. If a business
man or individual has to wait a week to have his application passed on and ..."
5. HVAC and Chemical Resistance Handbook for the Engineer and Architect: A ...by Tom Arimes by Tom Arimes (1994)
"It is also difficult to estimate turndown capability on inlet vane applications.
... An illustration of inlet vane turndown is presented in Figure 13. ..."
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