Hubble tension

noun

The inconsistency of different measurements observed by cosmologists in determining how fast the universe is expanding.

Meanings

nounHubble tension (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe inconsistency of different measurements observed by cosmologists in determining how fast the universe is expanding.
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