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   Cre·a·tion

   /krēˈāSHən/

   

   noun

   • 1. the action or process of bringing something into existence: "the creation of a coalition government" Similar designformationformingmodelingputting togethersetting upmakingconstructionconstructingfabricationfabricatingfashioningbuildingerectionerectingproductiongenerationoriginationdevisinginventioninitiationinceptionshapinghatchingconceptionbringing into the worldbringing into beingbringing into existencefatheringsiringspawninggiving birth togenesisprocreationbirthinginformal:droppingliterary:begettingOpposite destruction
   • ▪ a thing which has been made or invented, especially something showing artistic talent: "she treats fictional creations as if they were real people" Similar workwork of artachievementproductionopusoeuvreinventionhandiworkmasterpiecemasterworkmagnum opuschef-d'œuvrepièce de résistancetour de forceinformal:brainchildrare:opusculedesigndressoutfitinformal:number
   • 2. the bringing into of existence of the universe, especially when regarded as an act of God: "the big bang was the moment of the Creation, and therefore the work of God"
   • ▪ everything so created; the universe: "our alienation from the rest of Creation" Similar the worldthe universethe cosmosthe living worldthe natural worldnaturelifeliving things
   • 3. the action or process of investing someone with a new rank or title: "Edward's generosity extended beyond the creation of earls" Similar appointmentinstallationinvestinginvestitureinaugurationestablishmentfoundationinstitutionOpposite removal

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin creatio(n-), from the verb creare (see create).

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   creation meaning, definition, what is creation: the act of creating something: Learn more.

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   Easton's Bible Dictionary - Creation. Creation [N] [T] [S] "In the beginning" God created, i.e., called into being, all things out of nothing. This creative act on the part of God was absolutely free, and for infinitely wise reasons. The cause of all things exists only in the will of God.

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   Jan 17, 2024 · ( countable) Something created such as an invention or artwork . I think the manufacturer was so ashamed of its creation that it didn't put its name on it! ( uncountable) The act of creating something. The restructure resulted in the creation of a number of shared services. the creation of passwords is done by a computer.

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   Check pronunciation: creation. Definition of creation noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   CREATE definition: 1. to make something new, or invent something: 2. to show that you are angry: 3. to make…. Learn more.

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   1. uncountable noun [also the N] In many religions, creation is the making of the universe, earth, and creatures by God. ...the Creation of the universe as told in Genesis Chapter One. 2. uncountable noun. People sometimes refer to the whole universe as creation . [literary] The whole of creation is made up of energy. 3. countable noun.

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   /kriˈeɪt/ Verb Forms. Idioms. create something to make something happen or exist. Scientists disagree about how the universe was created. The main purpose of industry is to create wealth. The government plans to create more jobs for young people. Create a new directory and put all your files into it. Try this new dish, created by our head chef.