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gamma

range, scale

noun GAHM-mah Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Degree

Origin: From Greek gamma, the third letter, extended to mean a musical scale and then any graded range.

Also means

gamma ray

Usage Note

Gamma is used widely in Italian to mean a range or spectrum of things — una gamma di colori ('a range of colours'), una gamma di prodotti ('a product range'). Its plural is gamme. In physics, raggi gamma means 'gamma rays'.

Examples

"Offriamo un'ampia gamma di servizi."

Natural Translation

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