OFFICIOUSNESS Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

officiousness

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Definition of officiousness

as in interference

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Powerus has not released navigation accuracy figures or explained how the system handles GPS interference.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026
There's another tempting reason to watch the Taurids in 2026 — moonlight will cause little interference around the main peaks.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 12 Oct. 2026

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