Definition of redshift Redshift

We found 3 definitions of redshift from 2 different sources.

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What does redshift mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

redshift - (astronomy) a shift in the spectra of very distant galaxies toward longer wavelengths (toward the red end of the spectrum); generally interpreted as evidence that the universe is expanding
  red shift
  propagation the spreading of something (a belief or practice) into new regions
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  • redshift (Noun)
    A change in the wavelength of light, in which the wavelength is longer than when it was emitted at the source.
  • redshift (Noun)
    The statistical bias towards Republican or Blue Dog candidates of US federal elections whose reported results vary considerably from those indicated by voter exit polls.

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