Pronunciation: /ɑr oʊ/
noun a mathematical term used in epidemiology to represent the average number of secondary infections produced by a single infected individual in a susceptible population
A1 I have an R0 value of 1.5 for my project.
A2 The R0 of the virus is a crucial factor in determining its spread.
B1 Scientists are studying the R0 of the new strain to assess its potential impact.
B2 The R0 of the disease is a key parameter in epidemiological models.
C1 The R0 value of the outbreak was higher than expected, leading to widespread concern.
C2 Public health officials closely monitor the R0 values to track the progression of the pandemic.
adjective related to the basic reproduction number in epidemiology
A1 The R0 value of the virus is increasing.
A2 The R0 factor is an important indicator for infectious diseases.
B1 Health officials are closely monitoring the R0 rate of the outbreak.
B2 The R0 value of the new strain is concerning researchers.
C1 Epidemiologists are studying the R0 dynamics of the virus.
C2 The R0 value of the pandemic has led to widespread concern among the public.
formal The R0 value of the virus is a crucial factor in determining its potential for spread within a population.
informal I heard the R0 for the new strain is really high, so we need to be extra cautious.
slang Did you see the R0 on that flu strain? It's no joke, man.
figurative The R0 of misinformation can be just as damaging as a contagious disease spreading through a community.
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