1)Symbol S For a closed thermodynamic system, a quantitative measure of the amount of thermal energy not available to do work.
2)A measure of the disorder or randomness in a closed system.
3)A measure of the loss of information in a transmitted message.
4) The tendency for all matter and energy in the universe to evolve toward a state of inert uniformity.
5)Inevitable and steady deterioration of a system or society.
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