Proposition (Noun)
Meaning 1
A proposal offered for acceptance or rejection; "it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The company made a proposition to its employees that would allow them to work remotely one day a week.
- He put forward a bold proposition to the investors to fund his new startup venture.
- It was a proposition that seemed too good to be true, but we decided to take the risk anyway.
- The government's proposition to increase the minimum wage was met with both support and criticism.
- She proposed a creative proposition to the advertising agency that included a social media campaign with influencers.
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Meaning 2
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- All dogs are animals is a simple proposition.
- A declarative sentence expressing a statement is known as a proposition in logic.
- "The cake is tasty" and "Paris is in Germany" are examples of a true proposition and a false proposition.
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The proposition "Snow is white" is considered true by most people.
- The proposition "The sky is blue" is true but can vary depending on the time of day and atmospheric conditions.
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Meaning 3
A task to be dealt with; "securing adequate funding is a time-consuming proposition".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- Reorganizing the entire department is a daunting proposition that requires careful planning and execution.
- Finding a job in a competitive market is a challenging proposition for many recent graduates.
- Managing a large team of employees is a complex proposition that requires strong leadership skills.
- Meeting the project deadline is a difficult proposition given the limited resources and tight timeline.
- Reducing carbon emissions to zero is a lofty proposition that requires significant investment and innovation.
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Meaning 4
An offer for a private bargain (especially a request for sexual favors).
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The wealthy businessman made a proposition to the young waitress that she couldn't refuse.
- The politician was accused of making a proposition to the intern in exchange for a promotion.
- He tried to make a proposition to his coworker, but she quickly rejected him.
- The tabloids reported on the celebrity's proposition to the model at the exclusive nightclub.
- The lawyer was fired for making a proposition to a client in a compromising position.
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Meaning 5
The act of making a proposal; "they listened to her proposal".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The politician's proposition to raise taxes was met with strong opposition from her constituents.
- He made a proposition to his business partner that they expand their operations to a new city.
- The team leader's proposition to change the project's timeline was approved by the management.
- Her proposition to establish a new scholarship fund was well-received by the university's board of trustees.
- The entrepreneur's proposition to invest in the startup was contingent on the company's ability to meet certain milestones.