expression

/ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ən/

noun

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    A particular way of phrasing an idea.

  3. 3

    A colloquialism or idiom.

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

    A facial appearance usually associated with an emotion.

    Her expression changed from joy to misery after realising her winning lottery ticket had expired.
  5. 5

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

  6. 6

    The process of translating a gene into a protein.

  7. 7

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

  8. 8

    A specific blend of whisky.

  9. 9

    The act of pressing or squeezing out.

    expression from a gland
  10. 10

    The tone of voice or sound in music.

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