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   expression

   /ɪkˈsprɛʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the action of making known one's thoughts or feelings: "the prisoners developed a dialect as an everyday means of expression" Similar utteranceutteringvoicingpronouncementdeclarationarticulationverbalizationstatementproclamationassertionannouncementsetting forthventingmouthingdisseminationbroadcastcirculationcommunicationspreadingpromulgationpublicizingpublicationrare:asseverationindicationintimationdemonstrationshowexhibitionmanifestationtokenconveyancecommunicationillustrationrevelationdisclosureembodiment
   • ▪ the conveying of feeling in a work of art or in the performance of a piece of music: "the testimony of musicians who worked with him proves that his overwhelming concern was with expression" Similar dictionstylechoice of wordsturn of phrasewordingphrasingphraseologylanguagedeliveryexecutionspeechintonationemotionfeelingpassionintensitypoignancystyleintonationtonenuanceartistrydepthspiritimaginationvividnessardourpowerforce
   • 2. a look on someone's face that conveys a particular emotion: "a sad expression" Similar lookappearanceairmannerbearingcountenanceguisecastaspectimpressionformal:mien
   • 3. a word or phrase, especially an idiomatic one, used to convey an idea: "we have an expression, ‘You don't get owt for nowt.’" Similar idiomphraseidiomatic expressionset phraseproverbsayingadagemaximaxiomaphorismsawmottoplatitudeclichéquotationquoteformulatermwordinformal:old chestnutformal:locution
   • ▪ a collection of symbols that jointly express a quantity: "the expression for the circumference of a circle is 2πr"
   • 4. the production of something by pressing it out: "essential oils obtained by distillation or expression" Similar squeezingpressingwringingforcing outextractionextracting
   • 5. the appearance in a phenotype of a characteristic or effect attributed to a particular gene: "expression of the TAT gene is restricted to the parenchymal cells"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin expressio(n-), from exprimere ‘press out, express’. Compare with express1.

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   • 1. expressional adjective

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   What is expression of ideas or feelings?

   • The expression of ideas or feelings is the showing of them through words, actions, or artistic activities . From Cairo came expressions of regret at the attack. ...the rights of the individual to freedom of expression. Her concern has now found expression in the new environmental protection act.

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   What does expression mean in music?

   • Expression is the showing of feeling when you are acting, singing, or playing a musical instrument . I put more expression into my lyrics than a lot of other singers do. An expression is a word or phrase. She spoke in a quiet voice but used remarkably coarse expressions.

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   What is the meaning of expression?

   • n. 1. The act of expressing, conveying, or representing in words, art, music, or movement; a manifestation: an expression of rural values. 2. Something that expresses or communicates: Let this plaque serve as an expression of our esteem. 3.

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   What is an expression in mathematics?

   • In mathematics, an expression is a symbol or equation which represents a quantity or problem . This forms the basis for our mathematical expression for the electric field. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers 1. 2. 3.

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   a particular word, phrase, or form of words: old-fashioned expressions. Synonyms: idiom, term. the manner or form in which a thing is expressed in words; wording; phrasing: delicacy of expression. Synonyms: phraseology, diction, language. the power of expressing in words: joy beyond expression.

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   • [countable] a word or phrase. What's the meaning of the expression ‘on cloud nine’? She uses a lot of slang expressions that I've never heard before. Keep a list of useful words and expressions.
   • [uncountable, countable] things that people say, write or do in order to show their feelings, opinions and ideas. Freedom of expression (= freedom to say what you think) is a basic human right.
   • [countable] a look on a person’s face that shows their thoughts or feelings synonym look. The actors' gestures and facial expressions are perfect. He had a pained expression on his face.
   • [uncountable] a strong show of feeling when you are playing music, speaking, acting, etc. Try to put a little more expression into it! She plays the violin with great expression.

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   Definitions of expression. noun. the communication (in speech or writing) of your beliefs or opinions. “ expressions of good will” “he helped me find verbal expression for my ideas” synonyms: verbal expression, verbalism. see more. noun. expression without words. “tears are an expression of grief” synonyms: manifestation, reflection, reflexion.