displacement

• Nom désignant l'action de déplacer quelque chose de sa position habituelle ou d'origine, ou l'état résultant de ce déplacement ; utilisé aussi en physique pour décrire la distance et la direction du changement de position d'un objet.

A noun referring to the act of moving something from its usual or original position, or the state of being moved; also used in physics to describe the distance and direction of an object's change in position.

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1. Physics: Volume of fluid displacedB2formalscientific

   The volume or weight of a fluid displaced by a floating or submerged object, used to determine buoyancy.

   Déplacement (volume de fluide déplacé)

   • The ship's displacement is measured in tons.
   • Archimedes' principle relates buoyancy to the weight of displaced fluid.
   • The submarine's displacement changes as it takes on water.

2. Physics: Change in positionB2formalscientific

   The shortest distance from the initial to the final position of a point; a vector quantity.

   Déplacement (physique)

   • The displacement of the object was 5 meters to the east.
   • Displacement is different from distance because it considers direction.
   • Calculate the displacement of the car after it returns to its starting point.

   Synonymesoffsetshifttranslation

3. Forced movement of peopleB2formal

   The act of forcing people to leave their homes or usual place of living, often due to conflict or disaster.

   Déplacement forcé de population

   • The war caused the displacement of millions of civilians.
   • Climate change is leading to the displacement of coastal communities.
   • The government provided aid for those affected by displacement.

   Synonymesdislocationevictionexileexpulsion

4. Engineering: Piston movementC1formaltechnical

   The volume swept by a piston in a cylinder, often used to describe engine capacity.

   Cylindrée

   • The engine has a displacement of 2.0 liters.
   • A larger displacement usually means more power.
   • The mechanic measured the piston displacement to check for wear.