Boost
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{{Wiktionarypar|boost}} '''Boost''' can refer to:
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==Science, technology and mathematics==
* Automotive:
** [[Boost (automotive engineering)]], positive [[Manifold (automotive engineering)|manifold]] pressure in cars, see [[Turbocharger#Boost|turbocharger]].
** Boost, a loose term for [[turbo]] or [[supercharger]]
** A slang term meaning to [[Jump start (vehicle)]]
* [[Lorentz boost]], a type of Lorentz transformation
* The boost phase of the flight of a [[ballistic missile]] is the first phase, in which it is lifted and accelerated by a rocket
* An electrical circuit variation of a DC to DC converter, which increases (Boosts) the voltage.
==Computer science and engineering==
* [[Boost C++ Libraries]], a set of free peer-reviewed portable C++ libraries
* [[Boosting]], a technique used in machine learning algorithms
* [[Boost converter]], a type of power supply
==Food and drink==
* [[Boost (health food)]], a chocolate flavored drink produced by GlaxoSmithKline
* [[Boost (chocolate)]], a chocolate bar produced by Cadbury
* [[Boost (drink)]] An Energy Drink from the UK
* [[Boost (retail outlet)]], a fresh juice outlet in Australia
* [[Boost (beverage)]] A meal replacement beverage from Novartis
==Other==
* [[Boost Mobile]], a division of Nextel Communications and Telecom New Zealand
* To boost, a slang term referring to [[theft]]
* To boost, to strengthen, elevate, or promote something; see [[booster]]
* Boost it, a slang term which means, quickly go somewhere
* [[Boost (comics)]], a Marvel Comics character
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