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finite

[fahy-nahyt] / ˈfaɪ naɪt /


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In reality, the finite size of stars places a limit on how bright the effect can become.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

It also means the AI buildout is competing for physical resources — land, energy, construction labor, raw materials — that are finite and already under pressure.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

"There is a finite amount of time that a player can perform at the optimum level," said Ferguson.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Wireless spectrum—the frequencies that wireless calls travel over—is a finite resource that every mobile company needs.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

It could either react randomly, or in a limited number of predetermined ways, based on a finite number of preprogrammed conditions.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline




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