friction
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3.9
- noun
- /ˈfrɪkʃən/
- Jargon
:
fricción
- Yet, there is no doubt that it created tremendous trade frictions in the process.
- reduce friction
- trade friction
We're going to minimize the friction of the free exchange of goods.
- We're going to minimize the friction of the free exchange of goods.
- If you remove all of life's friction, you lose traction.
- So just think more complexity, more friction in the system.
- And just like reducing layers of of friction and complexity in that system.
- So that creates some issues, create some friction and some some difficulties.
- There will be less friction and resistance like buyers objections.
- Like that's all, all the friction for misinformation has been taken out of the system.
- I think that you also need to eliminate friction between your message and the customer.
- And that's, that's sort of friction limits the size of your market.
- This whole ship sails faster with less effort and less friction.
- And so that introduces frictions, which he turned search.
- But just removing friction does not a great life make.
- So you know, you can give add friction by turning that as well.
- When you change so much, the friction is is is minor because why?
- Some people will reward the pain process so much that friction becomes the reward.
Examples
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We're going to minimize the friction of the free exchange of goods.
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For example, unnecessary sources of friction loss in the fluid system can increase energy use.
Academic text (1997) -
Well, when you get right down to it, it's all about friction.
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So just think more complexity, more friction in the system.
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Those people need less tax and less friction and less intervention.
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I think that you also need to eliminate friction between your message and the customer.
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Whatever in your life is causing friction, that's what I want you to write down.
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Of course, there can be friction or disagreements between friends and allies.
Academic text (2001) -
The goal of this article was to provide a model exposing friction between the user and the developer of IS.
Academic text (1997) -
Reducing friction in user interfaces can lead to a smoother online shopping experience.
Synonyms
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4.2
Something that slows progress or an activity that is boring
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4.4
A thing that blocks a passage like a pipe or artery
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4.2
A force that slows an object's movement, like air or water
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3.2
A problem that slows progress in a project
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
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6.4
A number that shows how much two surfaces resist sliding when they touch
- Specialized
A clutch with cone shaped friction surfaces that connects two rotating shafts
- Specialized
A force that stops movement between two surfaces because they stick together
- Specialized
A device that uses rubbing between two surfaces to transfer power when changing gears
A small wooden stick with a tip that lights when you strike it on something rough
- Specialized
A temporary steel support that holds a roof when sliding tubes rub together
- Specialized
A cloth tape with a sticky coating used to wrap electrical wires to stop shocks and keep water out
- Specialized
A steel support post that slides to reduce pressure from the ground in mines or tunnels
- Specialized
A device that lets moving parts slide when twisting force is too high to protect machines
How Difficult
Surface Forms
Morphology
friction = frict + ion
The technical/usability sense is a further metaphorical extension and the morphological pieces ('frict' + '-ion') are not transparent to average learners, so the meaning cannot be inferred from the parts alone.
Etymology
The word friction comes from the Latin fricare, meaning 'to rub', and the noun frictio for 'rubbing'. In a process or app, friction means the places that 'rub' or slow people down, making a task harder.