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   recreation

   /ˌriːkrɪˈeɪʃ(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. the action or process of creating something again: "the periodic destruction and recreation of the universe"
   • ▪ a re-enactment or simulation of something: "they enjoyed television's recreations of more confident times"

   Word Origin early 16th century: from re- ‘again’ + creation.

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   What is a recreational activity?

   • Recreation is an activity of leisure, leisure being discretionary time. The "need to do something for recreation" is an essential element of human biology and psychology. Recreational activities are often done for enjoyment, amusement, or pleasure and are considered to be " fun ".

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   What is the difference between work and Recreation?

   • Work, an activity generally performed out of economic necessity and useful for society and organized within the economic framework, however can also be pleasurable and may be self-imposed thus blurring the distinction to recreation. Many activities in entertainment are work for one person and recreation for another.

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   What is a recreation center?

   • A recreation center is a place for recreational activities usually administered by a municipal government agency. Swimming, basketball, weightlifting, volleyball and kids' play areas are very common. A recreation specialist would be expected to meet the recreational needs of a community or assigned interest group.

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   What is recreation vocabulary?

   • Recreation vocabulary related to outdoor activities includes terms describing equipment and actions specific to each activity. For example, “backpack” and “tent” are essential camping items, while “paddle” and “kayak” apply to water sports.

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   4 days ago · Recreation. Surfing, a form of recreation. Recreation is an activity of leisure, leisure being discretionary time. [1] The "need to do something for recreation" is an essential element of human biology and psychology. [2] Recreational activities are often done for enjoyment, amusement, or pleasure and are considered to be "fun".

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › recreationRECREATION definition | Cambridge Essential American Dictionary

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   Jul 1, 2024 · activities that you do for enjoyment when you are not working: Shopping seems to be her only form of recreation. recreational. adjective. (Definition of recreation from the Webster's Essential Mini Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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   Jul 19, 2024 · In modern times, sports and games have evolved into a lucrative and competitive industry, while other leisure activities, such as card and video games, can be competitive or just serve as a way to unwind or socialize.

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   Jul 7, 2024 · tourism, the act and process of spending time away from home in pursuit of recreation, relaxation, and pleasure, while making use of the commercial provision of services.

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   Jul 17, 2024 · Outdoor activities (outdoor recreation) refer to leisure pursuits engaged in the outdoors, often in natural or semi-natural settings out of town. Examples of outdoor activities include adventure racing, backpacking, cycling, camping, canoeing, disc golf, fishing, hiking, sailing, skiing, surfing, and different types of sports.

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   5 days ago · Sports are physical contests pursued for the goals and challenges they entail. Popular sports include football (soccer), gridiron football, basketball, baseball, ice hockey, field hockey, cricket, tennis, rugby, and golf. Learn more about the development and history of sports in this article.

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    Jul 2, 2024 · Define recreation A leisure-time activity undertaken voluntarily and for enjoyment. It includes individual pursuits, organized outings and events, and non-paid (non-professional) sports.