end spurt

the increased productivity or gain in performance frequently noted near the end of a task, series of trials, or day’s work. It is also commonly observed in athletic endeavors, such as long-distance running. Compare initial spurt.

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November 24th 2024

point scale

any scale for measuring some construct or attribute in which participants’ responses to a series of multiple-choice questions are given numerical values (points). The final score is the total points earned. See also Likert scale; semantic differential.