Word: Action
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English: via Old French from Latin actio(n-), from agere ‘do, act’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈakʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim
Short Definition:process of doing something
Examples:- ending child labour will require action on many levels
- strike action was threatened
Definition:
a thing done; an act
Short Definition:thing done
Examples:- she frequently questioned his actions
Definition:
the way in which something works or moves
Short Definition:manner of working or moving
Examples:- the weapon has a smooth action
Definition:
armed conflict
Short Definition:armed conflict
Examples:- servicemen listed as missing in action during the war
Definition:
legal proceedings; a lawsuit
Short Definition:lawsuit
Examples:- a civil action for damages
Word: Action
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈakʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
take action on; deal with
Short Definition:deal with
Examples:- your request will be actioned
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