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   I·de·a

   /īˈdēə/

   

   noun

   • 1. a thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action: "the idea of linking pay to performance has caught on" Similar plandesignschemeprojectproposalpropositionsuggestionrecommendationaimintentionobjectiveobjectpurposeendgoaltarget
   • ▪ a concept or mental impression: "our menu list will give you some idea of how interesting a low-fat diet can be" Similar conceptnotionconceptionconceptualizationthoughtimagemental picturevisualizationabstractionperceptionhypothesispostulation
   • ▪ an opinion or belief: "nineteenth-century ideas about drinking" Similar thoughttheoryviewviewpointopinionfeelingoutlookbeliefjudgmentconclusion
   • 2. the aim or purpose: "I took a job with the idea of getting some money together" Similar purposepointaimobjectobjectivegoalintentionendend in viewdesignreasonuseutilitysensemotivevalueadvantage
   • 3. (in Platonic thought) an eternally existing pattern of which individual things in any class are imperfect copies.
   • ▪ (in Kantian thought) a concept of pure reason, not empirically based in experience.

   Word Origin late Middle English (in idea (sense 3)): via Latin from Greek idea ‘form, pattern’, from the base of idein ‘to see’.

   Scrabble Points: 5

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › ideaIdea Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   idea. noun. ī-ˈdē-ə. -ˈdēə, also. ˈī- (ˌ)dē-ə. or ˈī-dē. Synonyms of idea. 1. : a formulated thought or opinion. 2. : whatever is known or supposed about something. a child's idea of time. 3. : the central meaning or chief end of a particular action or situation. 4. a. : a plan for action : design. b. : a standard of perfection : ideal. c.

4. en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › Individuals_with_DisabilitiesIndividuals with Disabilities Education Act - Wikipedia

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   The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ( IDEA) is a piece of American legislation that ensures students with a disability are provided with a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) that is tailored to their individual needs. IDEA was previously known as the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EHA) from 1975 to 1990.

5. sites.ed.gov › idea › 47-years-of-idea47 Years of IDEA - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

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   Nov 29, 2022 · The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law that makes available a free appropriate public education to eligible children with disabilities throughout the nation and ensures special education and related services to those children.

6. sites.ed.gov › idea › topic-areasIndividuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Topic Areas

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   The topic areas page includes information and resources related to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) from the U.S. Department of Education (Department), Office of Special Education Programs ( OSEP ), and other Federal agencies.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryIDEA | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   IDEA meaning: 1. a suggestion or plan for doing something: 2. an understanding, thought, or picture in your…. Learn more.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › american_english › ideaidea noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   [countable] a plan, thought, or suggestion, especially about what to do in a particular situation It would be a good idea to call before we leave. idea (of something/of doing something) I like the idea of living on a boat. idea (for something) He already had an idea for his next novel.

9. www.jetbrains.com › zh-cn › ideaIntelliJ IDEA – 领先的 Java 和 Kotlin IDE - JetBrains

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   IntelliJ IDEA 毫无疑问是软件开发者的首选 IDE。 It makes Java and Kotlin development a more productive and enjoyable experience.