Interference
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The mutual influence, under certain conditions, of two streamsof light, or series of pulsations of sound, or, generally, two wavesor vibrations of any kind, producing certain characteristicphenomena, as colored fringes, dark bands, or darkness, in the caseof light, silence or increased intensity in sounds; neutralization orsuperposition of waves generally.
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[executive process] [inhibitions] [verb generation] [working memory]
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Interference in Speed Skating. This is called if a skater, in passing another competitor, is at fault for obstructing or colliding with the other skater.
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an occasion when someone tries to interfere in a situation:
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The action of interfering or the process of being interfered with.
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