Sound (Adjective)
Meaning 1
In good condition; free from defect or damage or decay; "a sound timber"; "the wall is sound"; "a sound foundation".
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Meaning 2
Having legal efficacy or force; "a sound title to the property".
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Meaning 3
In excellent physical condition; "good teeth"; "I still have one good leg"; "a sound mind in a sound body".
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Meaning 4
(of sleep) deep and complete; "a heavy sleep"; "fell into a profound sleep"; "a sound sleeper"; "deep wakeless sleep".
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Meaning 5
Financially secure and safe; "sound investments"; "a sound economy".
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- The company's sound financial planning allowed it to weather the economic downturn with ease.
- The investor's sound judgment led her to make a series of lucrative investments that paid off handsomely.
- A sound economy is built on a foundation of fiscal responsibility and smart policy decisions.
- The government's sound management of the national debt has earned it high praise from international observers.
- The firm's sound business practices have made it a model for other companies in the industry.
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Meaning 6
Free from moral defect; "a man of sound character".
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Meaning 7
Exercising or showing good judgment; "healthy scepticism"; "a healthy fear of rattlesnakes"; "the healthy attitude of French laws"; "healthy relations between labor and management"; "an intelligent solution"; "a sound approach to the problem"; "sound advice"; "no sound explanation for his decision".
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- The company's sound financial planning allowed it to weather the economic downturn.
- Her sound instincts as a businesswoman led her to invest in the startup.
- The sound reasoning behind the new policy was clear to everyone involved.
- The judge's sound decision was upheld on appeal.
- The sound advice of her mentor helped her navigate the challenging situation.
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Meaning 9
Logically valid; "a sound argument".
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Meaning 10
Complete; thorough; "politicians have no sound grasp of technology issues"; "he has a sound understanding of the law".
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