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significant wave height

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

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A standardized measure of trough-to-crest wave height calculated for the needs of seafarers; exact mathematical definition has varied over time and currently it is defined as four times the standard deviation of the surface elevation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: oceanographics

Topics: nautical, transport

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  • Finnish: merkitsevä aallonkorkeus — measure of wave height
  • Norwegian Bokmål: signifikant bølgehøyde — measure of wave height
  • Norwegian Nynorsk: signifikant bølgjehøgd — measure of wave height