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   proposition

   /ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. a statement or assertion that expresses a judgement or opinion: "the proposition that high taxation is undesirable" Similar theoryhypothesisthesisargumentpremisepostulationtheoremconceptideastatement
   • ▪ a statement that expresses a concept that can be true or false.
   • ▪ a formal statement of a theorem or problem, typically including the demonstration.
   • 2. a suggested scheme or plan of action, especially in a business context: "a detailed investment proposition" Similar proposalschemeplanprojectprogrammemanifestomotionbidpresentationsubmissionsuggestionrecommendationapproach
   • ▪ a constitutional proposal; a bill: US "Californian voters rejected by a two-to-one majority proposition 128"
   • ▪ an offer of sex made to a person with whom one is not involved, especially one that is made in an unsubtle way: informal "needless to say, she refused his frank sexual proposition" Similar sexual advancesexual overtureindecent proposalimproper suggestionsolicitinginformal:passcome-on
   • 3. a project, task, idea, etc. considered in terms of its likely success or difficulty: "setting up your own business can seem an attractive proposition" Similar taskjobundertakingventureactivityproblemaffair

   verb

   • 1. make a suggestion of sex to (someone), especially in an unsubtle way: informal "she had been propositioned at the party by a subeditor with bad breath"
   • ▪ make an offer or suggestion to: informal "I was propositioned by the editor about becoming film critic of the paper"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French, from Latin propositio(n-), from the verb proponere (see propound).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › propositionPROPOSITION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PROPOSITION definition: 1. an offer or suggestion, usually in business: 2. an idea or opinion: 3. a statement or problem…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › propositionProposition Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of PROPOSITION is something offered for consideration or acceptance : proposal. How to use proposition in a sentence.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › propositionPROPOSITION - Find out everything about this English word ...

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   A proposition is a statement or an idea which people can consider or discuss to decide whether it is true. [formal] [...] 3. In the United States, a proposition is a question or statement about an issue of public policy which appears on a voting paper so that people can vote for or against it. [...]

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › propositionProposition - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   A proposition is a proposed plan of action, a detailed suggestion. You might consider your friend's suggestion to set up a neighborhood snow-shoveling business after the blizzard a winning proposition. The noun proposition means something presented for consideration.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › propositionPROPOSITION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   PROPOSITION definition: 1. an offer or suggestion, usually in business: 2. an idea or opinion: 3. in the US, a formal…. Learn more.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › %C2%A0propositionPROPOSITION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Proposition definition: the act of offering or suggesting something to be considered, accepted, adopted, or done.. See examples of PROPOSITION used in a sentence.

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › propositionProposition Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   PROPOSITION meaning: 1 : something (such as a plan or offer) that is presented to a person or group of people to consider; 2 : a statement to be proved, explained, or discussed.