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Definitions by Arminkshipper

a quantity that expresses the average or expected value of the first, second, third, or fourth power of the deviation of each component of a frequency distribution from some given value, typically mean or zero. The first moment is the mean, the second moment the variance, the third moment the skew, and the fourth moment the kurtosis.
The first, second, third, and fourth moments of a data set respectively provide information about the mean, variance, skewness, and kurtosis of the distribution.
moment by Arminkshipper July 29, 2024
a turning effect produced by a force acting at a distance on an object.
The moment of force applied to the wrench created a turning effect that loosened the stubborn bolt.
moment by Arminkshipper July 29, 2024
importance
"the issues were of little moment to the electorate"
moment by Arminkshipper July 29, 2024
"“That Jay is one dangerous character.” “Word.”"
word by Arminkshipper July 28, 2024

not for love or money 

not for any inducement or in any circumstances.
I would never go back to that restaurant, not for love or money.

make love 

pay amorous attention to (someone).
The manager needs to make love to the project timeline if we want to meet the deadline.
make love by Arminkshipper July 27, 2024

love me, love my dog

if you love someone, you must accept everything about them, even their faults or weaknesses.
The old adage "love me, love my dog" perfectly encapsulates the idea that true love means accepting someone's entire package, flaws and all.