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Precession

/prɪˈsɛʃən/noun
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Precession is the slow, wobbling motion of the axis of a spinning object, such as a top or a planet, caused by external torques. In modern contexts, it's crucial in fields like astronomy and physics for understanding long-term celestial movements and engineering gyroscopes, where even slight deviations can lead to significant navigational errors over time.

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