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"acation" is probably misspelled. Trying action instead Definition of action
action has definitions from the fields of military,law,writing |
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[ noun ] something done (usually as opposed to something said)
Examples "there were stories of murders and other unnatural actions" |
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[ noun ] the state of being active
Synonyms Examples "his sphere of activity" "he is out of action" |
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[ noun ] (law) a judicial proceeding brought by one party against another; one party prosecutes another for a wrong done or for protection of a right or for prevention of a wrong
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[ noun ] (military) a military engagement
Synonyms Examples "he saw action in Korea" |
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[ noun ] an act by a government body or supranational organization
Examples "recent federal action undermined the segregationist position" "the United Nations must have the power to propose and organize action" "the Union action of emancipating Southern slaves" |
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[ noun ] a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
Synonyms Examples "the action of natural forces" "volcanic activity" |
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[ noun ] (writing) the series of events that form a plot
Examples "his novels always have a lot of action" |
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[ noun ] the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism
Synonyms Examples "the piano had a very stiff action" |
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[ noun ] the trait of being active and energetic and forceful
Examples "a man of action" |
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[ verb ] put in effect
Synonyms Examples "carry out a task" "execute the decision of the people" "He actioned the operation" |
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[ noun ] the most important or interesting work or activity in a specific area or field
Examples "the action is no longer in technology stocks but in municipal bonds" "gawkers always try to get as close to the action as possible" |
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