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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

spiking

/ˈspaɪkɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does spiking mean?

verb

To cause a sudden increase in the number of action potentials in a neuron, typically as a result of a brief, intense stimulus. In computing, to send a short, high-priority message or signal.

Example

"The sudden noise caused a spiking in the animal's heart rate."

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