expression
/ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ən/
noun
- 1
The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.
- 2
A particular way of phrasing an idea.
- 3
A colloquialism or idiom.
“The expression "break a leg!" should not be taken literally.”
- 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
An arrangement of symbols denoting values, operations performed on them, and grouping symbols.
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The process of translating a gene into a protein.
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A piece of code in a high-level language that returns a value.
- 8
A specific blend of whisky.
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The act of pressing or squeezing out.
“expression from a gland”
- 10
The tone of voice or sound in music.
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