irregular intervals

collocation in English

meaningsofirregularandinterval

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irregular
adjective
uk
/ɪˈreɡ.jə.lər/us
/ɪˈreɡ.jə.lɚ/
formal
(of behaviour or actions) not according to usual rules or what ...
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interval
noun[C]
uk
/ˈɪn.tə.vəl/us
/ˈɪn.t̬ɚ.vəl/
a period between two events ...
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(Definition ofirregularandintervalfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The dynamical behaviour appears to switch at irregular intervals between a non-periodic state and the quasi-periodic state.
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This switching of the flow occurs at irregular intervals and is presumably triggered by small disturbances.
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A white square (1i1 cm) appeared in the centre of the black computer display at irregular intervals ranging from 1 to 8 sec.
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During the general flowering, which occurs at irregular intervals of 3-10 y, almost all emergent and canopy tree species come into flower.
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However, this approach is problematic when the number of ages is large and when measurements are taken at irregular intervals.
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Contains unpaired electron dense threads, the continuity of which is interrupted at irregular intervals, presumably due to undulation in and out of the plane of section.
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Beyond that, this constituency has been contrasting the value of these new releases with older records by voting for the 'best albums of all time' at irregular intervals.
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Data from the different sampling areas were pooled and monthly means of parameters were calculated (as sample dates were not the same in each area thus giving irregular intervals).
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They are placed at irregular intervals (from 1.3 to 3.3m) and have irregular dimensions: from 380 to 700mm in length, from 120 to 240mm in height.
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We used data from an ongoing long term follow-up study in which blood samples were taken at irregular intervals from patients with clinically and serologically confirmed pertussis.
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Whilst the consortium is in debate at irregular intervals and is to meet every other year in the future, the project management board meets every three months.
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I understand that vacancies for such inspectors occur at irregular intervals, irrespective of the dates upon which suitable candidates may become qualified.
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There is the extraordinary thing that these principal officers went out at irregular intervals and no record was made of these visits.
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Is an equity-based fund the right vehicle for money that can be put in and taken out at regular or irregular intervals?
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Postings often occur at highly irregular intervals and sometimes at very short notice—such is the lot of service families.
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In preparation for that role, advance teams have recently visited sites across these provinces at irregular intervals.
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In addition, there are six weeklies, 14 monthlies, two quarterlies and four publications that appear at irregular intervals.
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I believe that there must be a link in the sending of chain letters because certain types of chain letter are sent at irregular intervals.
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