Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

vital signs

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.21 in modern English

Syllables: vi-tal signs
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A set of measurements of a patient's condition taken regularly to assess the state of bodily functions: CSM, skin signs, lung sounds, temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and respiration.

noun

A set of variables or characteristics that indicate the general condition of something.

Example Sentences

"Read between the lines / What's fucked up, and everything's alright / Check my vital signs / To know I'm still alive, and I walk alone"
"the vital signs of the economy"
"We met in a pub and spoke for hours. We went through two bottles of red wine and a couple of pizzas. We had a kiss as the bus stop, and messaged as soon as we both got home. Good vital signs right? Wrong."

Phrases

sign of life

Frequently Paired Words

sign of life

Synonyms

vitals

Questions

What does vital signs mean?: A set of measurements of a patient's condition taken regularly to assess the state of bodily functions: CSM, skin signs, lung sounds, temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and respiration.

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