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   Sug·ges·tion

   /səˈjesCHən/

   

   noun

   • 1. an idea or plan put forward for consideration. Similar proposalpropositionmotionsubmissionrecommendationadvicecounselexhortationhinttipcluetip-offideapiece of advice
   • ▪ the action of suggesting something: "at my suggestion, the museum held an exhibition of his work" Similar insinuationhintimplicationintimationinnuendoimputation
   • ▪ something that implies or indicates a certain fact or situation: "there is no suggestion that he was involved in any wrongdoing" Similar insinuationhintimplicationintimationinnuendoimputation
   • ▪ a slight trace or indication of something: "there was a suggestion of a smile on his lips" Similar hinttracetouchsuspiciontingemodicumdashsoupçonghostsemblanceshadowglimmerimpressionbreathwhiffundertonewhispernuanceundertoneconnotation
   • ▪ the action or process of calling up an idea or thought in someone's mind by associating it with other things: "the power of suggestion"
   • ▪ the influencing of a person to accept an idea, belief, or impulse uncritically, especially as a technique in hypnosis or other therapies.
   • ▪ a belief or impulse induced by suggestion.

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘an incitement to evil’): via Old French from Latin suggestio(n-), from the verb suggerere (see suggest).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › thesaurusSUGGESTED - 87 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   4 days ago · SUGGESTED - Synonyms, related words and examples | Cambridge English Thesaurus

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › act onAct on/upon Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Aug 14, 2024 · The meaning of ACT ON/UPON is to use (something, such as a feeling or suggestion) as a reason or basis for doing something. How to use act on/upon in a sentence.

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5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › suggestibilitySuggestibility - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Aug 24, 2024 · Definitions of. suggestibility. noun. susceptibility or responsiveness to suggestion. see more.

6. suggestionox.com › suggestion-box-benefits7 Real-life Benefits of Suggestion Boxes in the Workplace

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   3 days ago · 7 benefits of having an anonymous suggestion box in the workplace. #1. Access to the best ideas. Personally, I think this is one of the biggest benefits of anonymous suggestion boxes. It’s what these boxes are for, after all – To provide employees with a platform to share their ideas, suggestions, concerns, and so on.

7. www.indeed.com › career-advice › career-developmentSuggestions for Improvement in a Company: 20 Ways To Improve

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   Aug 15, 2024 · Creating an atmosphere within a company where staff feel empowered to share suggestions for improvement allows you to identify innovative ideas and put them into action for the benefit of the company. Get recommendations for your resume in minutes.

8. www.indeed.com › career-advice › career-developmentGiving and Receiving Feedback: Definition and Examples - Indeed

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   Aug 15, 2024 · Giving and receiving feedback in the workplace is important to change behaviors, improve productivity and evaluate performance. Employees and their managers need to know what they are doing well and areas in which they could do better so they know what to keep doing or what to change.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › suggestionSUGGESTION definition | Cambridge Dictionary

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   Aug 5, 2024 · something that is suggested; a proposal or idea. der Vorschlag. Has anyone any other suggestions to make? What a clever suggestion! . a slight trace or sign. die Spur. There was a suggestion of boredom in his tone. (Translation of suggestion from the PASSWORD English–German Dictionary © 2014 K Dictionaries Ltd) Examples of suggestion. suggestion.