eta

eta Definition

eta (āt′ə, ēt′ə)

noun

the seventh letter of the Greek alphabet (Η, η): in English transliteration, as in the etymologies of this dictionary, it is shown as ē

Etymology: LL < Gr ēta < Sem, as in Heb chet, het

ETA Definition

ETA

estimated time of arrival

eta Usage Examples

Converse of object

give: Possibly for the same reason, the ETAs given are rather optimistic.
provide: This enables the company to provide more accurate ETAs to its customers which include ASDA, Pedigree Petfoods and Avon Cosmetics.

Adjective modifier

accurate: Improved visibility of their vehicles will also help Scanfreight to provide customers with more accurate ETAs.
Greek: The symbol for viscosity varies between sources, but η ( Greek letter eta ) is the most common.
more: Improved visibility of their vehicles will also help Scanfreight to provide customers with more accurate ETAs.

Modifies a noun

car: Eta Car is only 2.3 kpc distant from the Sun ( See Fig.1 ).
carina: Eta Carinae A star with suspected suicidal leanings; and its environs, largely sculpted by it.
value: Restrictions: The Sommerfeld parameter eta must be smaller than 30, but methods are discussed for extrapolation of results to larger eta values.

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