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Term: Yom

Description:

Yom is a noun that refers to a period of time or a day in various languages. It can also be used as an adjective to describe something related to a specific day or time.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun:
• Yom can refer to a specific day in Hebrew, Arabic, and other Semitic languages.
• In Jewish tradition, Yom Kippur is the Day of Atonement.
• In Hindu mythology, Yama is the god of death and the afterlife.
2. Adjective:
• The phrase "yom tov" in Hebrew means a holiday or a good day.
• In computer programming, YOM stands for Year Over Year Measurement.

Sample Sentences:

1. Yom Ha'atzmaut is celebrated as Israel's Independence Day.

2. The Yom Kippur fast begins at sunset.

3. Yama is often depicted riding a buffalo in Hindu mythology.

4. Let's get together and have a yom tov feast.

5. The company's revenue increased by 10% according to the YOM metric.

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