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   bounce

   /bouns/

   verb

   • 1. (of an object, especially a ball) move quickly up, back, or away from a surface after hitting it; rebound (once or repeatedly): "the ball bounced away and he chased it" Similar reboundspring backbobrecoilricochetjouncecaromrare:resile
   • ▪ (of light, sound, or an electronic signal) come into contact with an object or surface and be reflected: "short sound waves bounce off even small objects"
   • ▪ (of an email) be returned to its sender after failing to reach its destination: "I tried to email him, but the message bounced"
   • ▪ recover well after a setback: "he was admired for his ability to bounce back from injury"
   • ▪ hit a ball that bounces before reaching a fielder: "bouncing out with the bases loaded"
   • 2. (of a person) jump repeatedly up and down, typically on something springy: "bouncing up and down on the mattress" Similar boundleapjumpspringbobhopskiptripgamboldanceprancerompcapercavortfriskfrolicsport
   • ▪ (of a thing) move up and down while remaining essentially in the same position: "the gangplank bounced under his confident step"
   • ▪ cause (a child) to move lightly up and down on one's knee as a game: "I remember how you used to bounce me on your knee"
   • ▪ (of a vehicle) move jerkily along a bumpy surface: "the car bounced down the narrow track"
   • ▪ move in an energetic or happy manner: "Linda bounced in through the open front door" Similar boundleapjumpspringbobhopskiptripgamboldanceprancerompcapercavortfriskfrolicsport
   • 3. (of a check) be returned by a bank when there are insufficient funds to meet it: informal "my rent check bounced"
   • ▪ write (a check) on insufficient funds: informal "I've never bounced a check"
   • 4. eject (a troublemaker) forcibly from a nightclub or similar establishment. informal
   • ▪ dismiss (someone) from a job: North American "those who put in a dismal performance will be bounced from the tour"

   noun

   • 1. a rebound of a ball or other object: "a bad bounce caused the ball to get away from the second baseman" Similar springinessspringresilienceelasticitygivereboundrecoil
   • ▪ the power of rebounding: "a pitch of low bounce" Similar springinessspringresilienceelasticitygivereboundrecoil
   • 2. an act of jumping or an instance of being moved up and down: "every bounce of the truck brought them into fresh contact" Similar reboundreflectionricochet
   • ▪ a sudden rise in the level of something: "economists agree that there could be a bounce in prices next year"
   • ▪ exuberant self-confidence: "the bounce was now back in Jenny's step" Similar vitalityvigorenergyvivacitylivelinesslifeanimationsparkleeffervescenceexuberancevervespiritednessspiritenthusiasmdynamismfireardorzealpushdrivecheerfulnesscheerinesshappinessjoybuoyancyoptimismhigh spiritslight-heartednessmerrimentjollityebullienceinformal:goget-up-and-gopepoomphpizzazzzingzipfizzfeistiness
   • ▪ health and body in the hair: "use conditioner to help hair regain its bounce"

   Word Origin Middle Englishbunsen ‘beat, thump’, perhaps imitative, or from Low German bunsen ‘beat’, Dutch bons ‘a thump’.

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2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › bounce outBounce out - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   3 days ago · /baʊns aʊt/ IPA guide. Other forms: bounced out; bouncing out; bounces out. Definitions of bounce out. verb. bounce a ball so that it becomes an out. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Bounce out." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/bounce out. Accessed 27 Jun. 2024. Copy citation. VocabTrainer™.

3. www.searchenginejournal.com › what-is-bounce-rate-how-toUnderstanding Bounce Rate & How to Audit It - Search Engine...

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   Jun 28, 2024 · Bounce rate is a percentage of unengaged sessions, and it is calculated with the following formula: (total sessions/unengaged sessions)*100. So, it’s not only visiting a second page that...

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Glossary_of_tennis_termsGlossary of tennis terms - Wikipedia

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   Jun 21, 2024 · Bounce: The upward movement of the ball after it has hit the ground. The trajectory of the bounce can be affected by the surface and weather, the amount and type of spin and the power of the shot. Boxed set: The career slam in singles, doubles, and mixed, i.e. winning at least one title in each discipline at all four of the slam venues.

5. www.fullstory.com › bounce-rateWhat is Bounce Rate? (and How to Improve Yours) | Fullstory

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   Jun 26, 2024 · A bounce rate is a measure of how often visitors browse your site but then leave without clicking on another page. It’s one of the most important metrics when it comes to understanding user behavior and improving overall engagement with your website.

6. intellipaat.com › blog › bounce-rate-in-digital-marketingWhat is Bounce Rate in Digital Marketing? - Intellipaat

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   Jun 27, 2024 · When a user sees a single page on your website and does nothing before leaving, this is known as a bounce. The bounce rate of a website, in further detail, monitors the number of visitors that leave a page without doing a particular action, such as making a purchase, completing a form, or clicking a link.

7. www.digitalwebsolutions.com › blog › bounce-rateBounce Rate: Meaning, SEO Impact & Tips For Improvement - DWS

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   Jun 11, 2024 · Bounce rate is an easy yet effective measure that shows you how well your website is attracting web traffic. The bounce rate formula is: Bounce rate = single-page sessions/total sessions * 100%. Web analytics tools like Google Analytics track user sessions and calculate bounce rate automatically.

8. www.respicio.ph › commentaries › bouncing-checks-and-legalBouncing Checks and Legal Remedies in the Philippines

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   Jun 12, 2024 · In the Philippines, a bounced check, also known as a "dishonored check," occurs when a check cannot be processed because the account it is drawn from lacks sufficient funds, is closed, or for other reasons that render the check invalid.