ex|pres|sion

ex|pres|sion
ex|pres|sion «ehk SPREHSH uhn», noun.
1. the act of putting into words; expressing: »

the expression of an idea. His clear expression of the plan made it easier for us to understand.

 SYNONYM(S): utterance, statement.
2. a word or group of words used as a unit: »

“Wise guy” is a slang expression.

3. the act of showing by look, voice, or action: »

Her sigh was an expression of her sadness.

4. the manner or form in which a thing is expressed: »

Gyp…gave a short bark…he had not a great range of expression (George Eliot).

 SYNONYM(S): language, diction, phraseology.
5. a look that shows feeling: »

A grin is a happy expression.

SYNONYM(S): look, aspect, air.
6. the act of bringing out the meaning or beauty of something read, spoken, played, sung, painted, or sculptured: »

Try to read with more expression.

7. the act of showing by a sign or figure.
8. any combination of constants, variables, and symbols expressing some mathematical process or quantity.
9. manifestation in action, condition, or otherwise of any fact, quality, or feeling; declaration: »

an expression of God's will.

10. the act of pressing out: »

the expression of oil from plants.

11. Genetics. the manner or degree in which a gene produces the protein or effect it codes for.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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