Meaning of the word "have a temperature" in English

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have a temperature

US /hæv ə ˈtem.pər.ə.tʃər/
UK /hæv ə ˈtem.pər.ə.tʃər/
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Phrase

1.

to have a body temperature that is higher than normal

Example:
The child seems to have a temperature, we should check it.
I think I have a temperature, I feel really warm.
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