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Apology

/əˈpɒl.ə.dʒi/

An expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry).

📖 Definitions of "Apology"

noun
  1. 1

    An expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry).

    "The CEO made a public apology for the scandal, and promised full cooperation with the authorities."

  2. 2

    A formal justification, defence.

    "The Apology of Socrates."

  3. 3

    Anything provided as a substitute; a makeshift.

    "a poor apology for a hotel room"

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