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Stepped Leader

Description:

A stepped leader is an electrical discharge phenomenon that occurs during the early stages of a lightning strike. It is a channel of ionized air that extends from the cloud towards the ground, with a segmented appearance characterized by distinct steps.

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Senses:

Noun - Atmospheric Phenomenon:

The stepped leader is a crucial part of the lightning discharge process, responsible for establishing a conductive pathway from the cloud to the ground.

Example Sentence: During the thunderstorm, the stepped leader extended towards the ground, ready to complete the lightning strike.

Noun - Electrical Engineering:

In electrical engineering, a stepped leader refers to a series of voltage steps produced by an analog-to-digital converter during the conversion process.

Example Sentence: The high-resolution ADC requires a smooth stepped leader to accurately represent the analog signal.

Verb - Take the Lead:

When used as a verb, stepped leader means to take the initiative or assume a position of leadership in a particular situation or project.

Example Sentence: John stepped leader in organizing the charity event and ensured its success.