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expression

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noun/əkˈspɹɛʃ.n̩//ɛkˈspɹɛʃ.n̩/
  1. 1

    The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.countableuncountable

    • There are lots of great actresses who dress beautifully, but in the modern day, nearly all of them use stylists. They may know what they like—when they’re presented with gowns and outfits, they’re perfectly equipped to say yes or no—but you
  2. 2

    A particular way of phrasing an idea.countableuncountable

  3. 3

    A colloquialism or idiom.countableuncountable

    • The expression "break a leg!" should not be taken literally.
  4. 4

    A facial appearance usually associated with an emotion.countableuncountable

    • They stared at the newcomer with a puzzled expression.
    • The best poker players can tell if the opponents have a good hand by looking at their expression.
  5. 5

    An arrangement of symbols denoting values, operations performed on them, and grouping symbols.countableuncountable

  6. 6

    The process of translating a gene into a protein.countableuncountable

  7. 7

    A piece of code in a high-level language that returns a value.countableuncountable

  8. 8

    A specific blend of whisky.countableuncountable

  9. 9

    The act of pressing or squeezing out.countableuncountable

    • expression from a gland
    • Breast milk expression can be achieved by hand or with a pump.
  10. 10

    The tone of voice or sound in music.countableuncountable

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