Boost 1004876 224725539 2008-07-10T03:45:04Z 24.12.161.55 /* Science, technology and mathematics */ {{Wiktionarypar|boost}} '''Boost''' can refer to: __NOTOC__ ==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 {{disambig}} [[fr:Boost]] [[zh:Boost]]