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    cascade
    /kaˈskeɪd/

    noun

    • 1. a small waterfall, typically one of several that fall in stages down a steep rocky slope: "the waterfall raced down in a series of cascades"
    • 2. a process whereby something, typically information or knowledge, is successively passed on: "the greater the number of people who are well briefed, the wider the cascade effect"

    verb

    • 1. (of water) pour downwards rapidly and in large quantities: "water was cascading down the stairs"
    • 2. pass (something) on to a succession of others: "teachers who are able to cascade their experience effectively"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCASCADE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of cascade as a noun and a verb, with examples of usage and pronunciation. Find out how to say cascade in different languages, such as Chinese, Spanish and Portuguese.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › cascadeCascade Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning of cascade as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. A cascade is a waterfall, a series of stages, or a falling or rushing motion.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › cascadeCASCADE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    noun. a waterfall descending over a steep, rocky surface. a series of shallow or steplike waterfalls, either natural or artificial. anything that resembles a waterfall, especially in seeming to flow or fall in abundance: a cascade of roses covering the wall.

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › cascadeCascade - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    The word cascade conjures up a vision of anything falling in a manner resembling a waterfall — think of a cascade of shining hair, a sudden cascade of tears, or the cascade of light during a meteor shower.

  6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › cascade_2cascade verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the verb cascade, which can mean to flow downwards, to fall or hang in large amounts, or to pass information on. See pictures and example sentences from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › cascadeCascade - definition of cascade by The Free Dictionary

    Cascade can mean a waterfall, a series of stages or processes, or a heavy outpouring. It can also be a verb meaning to fall or occur in a cascade. See different sources and synonyms for cascade.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCASCADE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the various meanings and uses of the word cascade, from a waterfall or a series of waterfalls to a consecutive sequence of processes or reactions. See synonyms, pronunciation, examples and word frequency of cascade.