55

Definition: 55

55

Adjective

1. Being five more than fifty.

Source: WordNet 1.7.1 Copyright © 2001 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
 

Synonyms: 55

Crosswords: 55

I wasn't allowed to go out on my own till I was 55! (Dungeons & Dragons; writing credit: Katherine Lawrence)

I like going by Grandma's, but do we have to drive for 55 hours, just to reach some phone booth (Enough; writing credit: Nicholas Kazan)

I need hardly add that any man who has lived as I have and indulges for the first time in parenthood at the age of 55 deserves all he gets (The Big Sleep; writing credit: William Faulkner)

Imágenes del deporte Nº 55 (1973)

55 North Maple (1970)

Agente Z 55 missione disperata (1966)

Shanghai 55 beonji (1965)

55 Days at Peking (1963)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

References

• 55 Station Inc.: International Competitive Benchmarks and Financial Gap Analysis (reference)

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Books

• The Complete Book of Gourd Craft: 22 Projects, 55 Decorative Techniques, 300 Inspirational Designs (reference)

• Abend mit Goldrand : eine MärchenPosse : 55 Bilder aus der LEndlichkeit für Gönner der Verschreibkunst (reference)

• Evening Edged in Gold: A Fairytalefarse: 55 Scenes from the Countryside for Patrons of Errata. Tr by J.E. Woods. Tr of Abend Mit Goldrand. a Helen an (reference)

• Arthropod Vectors of Disease No 55 (reference)

• Atari Programming With 55 Programs (reference)

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Theater & Movies

• Star Trek - The Original Series, Vol. 28, Episodes 55 & 56: Assignment: Earth/ Spectre of the Gun (reference)

• 55 Days at Peking (reference)

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High Tech

• Ibico By GBC Plastic Binding Combs, 3/8in., 55 Pages, White, Pack Of 100 (reference)

• Genicom 5100 1000 Lpm 55 DBa E Style Front Enclosed Pedestal - Cabinet (reference)

• Belkin Computer Tool Kit 55 Piece Black Case Demagnetized Tools (reference)

• Leica Filter/Filtre E 55 UVa (reference)

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Viking 2 image of the region around the "Inca City". Viking 2 alsoimaged the region, but no evidence of the feature was visible in this image fromorbit 225. It has been enhanced to bring out the details (noise reduced andcontrast enhanced). The resolution of the original image is 0.544 km/pixel andis centered at -81.56 degrees latitude and 69.82 degrees longitude. Reproducedfrom volume 55 of theMission to Mars: Viking Orbiter Images of Mars CD-ROM set. Credit: NASA.

The party that made 329 setups in 7 hours and 55 minutes Working in area of extreme grades Level party of H. J. Oliver. Credit: Coast & Geodetic Survey Historical Image Collection.

Elephant Island in the distance - island Shackleton left from on 800 mile open boat trip to South Georgia Island. 61 10 S Latitude 55 14 W Longitude. Credit: Paths Less Taken - NOAA at the Ends of the Earth.

Approaching Elephant Island. 61 10 S Latitude 55 14 W Longitude. Credit: Paths Less Taken - NOAA at the Ends of the Earth.

LA BELGICA in the ice on March 5, 1898. In: "Resultats du Voyage du S. Y. BELGICA en 1897-1898-1899 .... Oceanographie Les Glaces Glace de Mer et Banquises" par Henryk Arctowski. 1908. P. 55. Plate I. Credit: Paths Less Taken - NOAA at the Ends of the Earth.

During the early 1980s, NSSL and University of Oklahoma researchers place TOTO (TOtable Tornado Observatory) in the path of an on-coming tornado. It would measure temperature, pressure, relative humidity etc. It would record the data on tape inside the 55 gallon drum. TOTO was hit by a small tornado only once in April, 1985. Credit: National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL).

In: "The Meteor Expedition," by F. Spiess, German Atlantic Expedition 1925-1927. One of the earliest pictures of gravity coring operations. Plate 55. Library Call Number C/La S755. Credit: Sailing for Science - the NOAA Fleet Then and Now.

Figure 55. A coupled sinking float for use on the high sea devised by Julien Thoulet in 1896. This is the original model that was never tested at sea. Credit: Sailing for Science - the NOAA Fleet Then and Now.

GOES view of North America. The center of Tropical Storm Diana is heading back out to sea after crossing North Carolina. Tropical Storm Edouard is approaching its maximum strength of 55 knots in the southwest Gulf of Mexico. Tropical Storm Norbert is deepening southwest of Baja California. Credit: NOAA in Space.

Air Force Falcon's quarterback Mike Thiessen ran for 55 yards and had a career-high 265 yards passing in the 34-31 overtime loss against Notre Dame's Fighting Irish, Oct. 28. (P.; photo by Staff Sgt. Ben Bloker)..

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Health

A few individuals develop HD after age 55. Diagnosis in these people can be very difficult. (references)

African-Americans between the ages of 45 and 55 have four to five times the stroke death rate of whites. (references)

Overall survival percentages at 3 1/2 years were estimated to be 71 percent versus 55 percent for the control group. (references)

Business

The Czech armed forces currently number about 55,000 troops. (references)

More than 55 percent of the cargo was of international origin. (references)

Tractor sales represent between 55 to 60% of the total market. (references)

Children

Peru

In rural areas, this figure increases to 55 percent. (references)

Ireland

The Dublin Rape Crisis Center reported that 55 percent of calls to its crisis line involved child sexual abuse. (references)

Peru

Provincial or district governments operate approximately 55 percent of these offices, while schools, churches, and NGO's run the remaining 45 percent. (references)

Civil Liberties

Italy

Of requests that were approved, approximately 55 percent involved nationals of the former Yugoslavia, Iraq, and Turkey. (references)

Austria

In 2000 a merger of two of the largest print media groups resulted in the establishment of one company, referred to as Newsgroup, which controls 55 percent of the market in daily newspapers and 70 percent of the magazine market. (references)

Albania

On February 16, a policeman in Korca reportedly kicked and punched Pellumb Cuni, a reporter for the newspaper 55. Access to the Internet is available and unrestricted; however, the Internet is too expensive for the majority of citizens. (references)

Economic History

Zimbabwe

The jobless rate is over 55 percent and growing. (references)

Australia

The Australian Defence Force numbers about 55,200 active duty personnel. (references)

Switzerland

Swiss Post currently has 3,500 post offices nationwide with 55,000 employees. (references)

Human Rights

Thailand

There were allegations that the 55 men were executed. (references)

Thailand

The Thai military reportedly separated 55 males from the group. (references)

Thailand

The family members of those 55 have had no word from them since that time. (references)

Indigenous People

Botswana

The estimated 52,000 to 55,000 Basarwa persons represent approximately 3 percent of the country's total population. (references)

Venezuela

In July 2000, a total of 55 of the 58 Pemon communities affected by the power lines signed an agreement with the Government that pledged to establish a commission for the demarcation of native lands and to create a development fund for indigenous people. (references)

Minorities

China

According to 1995 Government statistics, the total population of the country's 55 ethnic minorities was 108.46 million, or 8.98 percent of the total population. (references)

Political Economy

BELGIUM

Tax policies: The top marginal rate on wage and salary income is 55 percent. (references)

ROMANIA

The music piracy rate is estimated at 55 percent and audio-visual piracy about 50 percent. (references)

INDIA

Non governmental organizations estimate that there may be more than 55 million child laborers. (references)

Political Rights

Sao Tome and Principe

In the National Assembly dissolved in December, women held 4 of 55 seats. (references)

Sweden

Women constituted 43.6 percent of the Parliament and 55 percent of the Cabinet. (references)

Namibia

President Nujoma won 77 percent of the vote and SWAPO won 55 of 72 elected National Assembly seats. (references)

Trade

Ukraine

The excise tax for jewelry rose to 55 percent from 35 percent. (references)

Kazakhstan

The three largest banks, Kazkommertsbank, Halyk Bank, and Turan-Alem Bank, control 55.6% of total banking assets. (references)

Malaysia

The banking system remains the largest financial intermediary in the country, accounting for 55.2% of total assets of the financial system. (references)

Travel

Pakistan

Office Rental - Prevailing monthly rents for prime ground floor office space (mid-2000) are approximately 55 to 70 rupees per square foot in Karachi, 40 to 60 rupees in Lahore, and 45 to 65 rupees in Islamabad. (references)

Women

Cambodia

The NGO also estimated that there are up to 55,000 sex workers in the country. (references)

Georgia

Of the 105,000 unemployed persons throughout the country, 55 percent were women. (references)

Worker Rights

Korea

Some 40 demonstrators and 55 police were injured. (references)

Central African Republic

Household employees may work up to 55 hours per week. (references)

Fiji

An estimated 55 percent of the workforce is unionized. (references)

Source: compiled by the editor from ICON Group International, Inc.; see credits.

Expression using "55": atomic number 55. Additional references.

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