cooldown
noun/ˈkuːldaʊn/
Etymology Deverbal from cool down.
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Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports The rest period between sets or workout sessions, when cooling of body temperature may occur.
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Broadly Any rest period between sessions of an activity or event.
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Video games Broadly The minimum length of time that the player needs to wait after using an ability or item before it can be used again.
- I had to wait for the cooldown to finish before recasting the spell.
- Private Terminal: After using a power, you must wait for it to recharge before using it again. Private Terminal: This is called the cooldown period. When a power is in cooldown, its icon is gray. A red icon indicates that the power cannot affect the current target.2012, BioWare, Mass Effect 3 (Science Fiction), Redwood City: Electronic Arts, →OCLC, PC, scene: Tactical Mastery: Advanced Power Use:
› Any rest period between sessions of an… › The minimum length of time that the player…
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Video games Broadly A particular ability with a powerful effect but long cooldown period, making it important to track when it was last used and when it can be used again.
- Don't waste your cooldown on weak enemies!
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