Expression (Noun)
Meaning 1
(genetics) the process of expressing a gene.
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 2
A group of symbols that make a mathematical statement.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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- The expression 2x + 5 represents a linear equation that can be solved for x.
- Mathematicians use expressions to convey complex relationships between variables.
- The algebraic expression (x - 3)^2 can be simplified and factored.
- Students were required to simplify the expression 5(2x - 1) as part of their homework.
- In calculus, understanding the expression for the derivative is crucial for solving optimization problems.
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Meaning 3
The act of forcing something out by squeezing or pressing; "the expression of milk from her breast".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 4
The feelings expressed on a person's face; "a sad expression"; "a look of triumph"; "an angry face".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 5
The style of expressing yourself; "he suggested a better formulation"; "his manner of expression showed how much he cared".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 6
A group of words that form a constituent of a sentence and are considered as a single unit; "I concluded from his awkward constructions that he was a foreigner".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 7
Expression without words; "tears are an expression of grief"; "the pulse is a reflection of the heart's condition".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 8
A word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations; "pardon the expression".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 9
The communication (in speech or writing) of your beliefs or opinions; "expressions of good will"; "he helped me find verbal expression for my ideas"; "the idea was immediate but the verbalism took hours".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.