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cue

n. a stimulus, event, or object that serves to guide behavior, such as a retrieval cue, or that signals the presentation of another stimulus, event, or object, such as an unconditioned stimulus or reinforcement.

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March 14th 2025

sonic boom

sonic boom

a high-pressure acoustic shock wave, often caused by an aircraft or projectile traveling at supersonic speeds.