Temperature (noun)

1. A measure of how hot or cold something is, typically measured on a scale from 0 to 50 degrees Celsius or from 32 to 122 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. The degree or intensity of heat present in a substance or object, especially as expressed according to a comparative scale and shown by a thermometer or perceived by touch.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin temperatura, from temperare "to mix in the right proportion" (from temperare "to moderate").

Examples:

1. What is the temperature today?
2. I prefer the temperature to be a bit cooler in the office.
3. The temperature of the water was just right for swimming.
4. The temperature is expected to drop below freezing tonight.
5. The temperature has been rising steadily over the last few years.