Boost
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[edit] Science and mathematics
- Boost (automotive engineering), positive manifold pressure in cars.
- Lorentz boost, a type of Lorentz transformation (these are terms from the theory of special relativity)
[edit] Computer science and engineering
- Boost library, a set of C++ libraries
- Boosting, a technique used in machine learning algorithms
- Boost converter, a type of power supply
[edit] Food and drink
- 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
[edit] Other
- Boost Mobile, a division of Nextel Communications and Telecom New Zealand
- Boost (band), a French Heavy metal music group
- To boost, a slang term meaning to steal
- To boost, to strengthen, elevate, or promote something; see booster
- To boost a car, a slang term meaning to jump start a vehicle
- The boost phase of the flight of a ballistic missile is the first phase, in which it is lifted and accelerated by a rocket; see also ICBM
- Boost it, a slang term which means, quickly go somewhere
