(Christianity) The first or the expected second coming of Christ. / (Christianity) The period or season of the Christian church year between Advent Sunday and Christmas.

The ratio of the output force produced by a machine (especially a simple machine) to the applied input force.

(idiomatic) One who debates from a viewpoint which he or she may not actually hold, usually to determine its validity or simply for the sake of argument.

the profession of an advocate / the act of arguing in favour of, or supporting someone or something / the practice of supporting someone to make their voice heard

(Internet, advertising) An advertisement that takes the form of a window that appears automatically on a computer screen when certain websites are visited.

A film, novel, television series or video game characterized by action, intrigue, and sometimes violence.

The rejection for employment, placement, or promotion of a significantly higher percentage of a protected class, when compared with a non-protected class.

The fourth Sunday before Christmas Day, the start of Advent: 30 November (Saint Andrew's Day) or the nearest Sunday to it.

An advocacy-group tactic of framing issues as public issues, exposing questionable, exploitative, or unethical practices, and forcing media coverage by buying media time or creating controversy that is likely to receive extensive news coverage.

(advertising) Commercials designed to evoke strong sensory responses from the audience as opposed to pitching a rational sales message.