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   /ˈakSHən/

   

   noun

   • 1. the fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim: "he vowed to take tougher action against persistent offenders" Similar stepsmeasuresactivitymovementworkworkingeffortexertionoperation
   • ▪ the way in which something such as a chemical has an effect or influence: "the seeds require the catalytic action of water to release hotness" Similar effectinfluencepowerworkingworkresultconsequence
   • ▪ the events represented in a story or play: "the action is set in the country"
   • ▪ exciting or notable activity: informal "people in the media want to be where the action is" Similar excitementactivitybustlehappeningsoccurrencesproceedingseventsincidentsepisodeseventualitieschain of eventsinformal:goings-on
   • ▪ used by a movie director as a command to begin: "lights, camera, action"
   • 2. a thing done; an act: "she frequently questioned his actions" Similar deedactactivitymovegestureundertakingexploitmaneuverachievementaccomplishmentventureenterpriseendeavoreffortexertionworkhandiworkdoingcreationperformancebehaviorconductreactionresponse
   • ▪ a gesture or movement: "his actions emphasized his words"
   • 3. a manner or style of doing something, typically the way in which a mechanism works or a person moves: "the weapon has speed and smooth action"
   • ▪ the mechanism that makes a machine or instrument work: "a piano with an escapement action"
   • 4. armed conflict: "servicemen listed as missing in action during the war" Similar fightinghostilitiesbattleconflictarmed conflictcombatwarfarewarbloodshedengagementclashencounterconfrontationskirmishaffray
   • ▪ a military engagement: "a rearguard action" Similar fightinghostilitiesbattleconflictarmed conflictcombatwarfarewarbloodshedengagementclashencounterconfrontationskirmishaffray
   • 5. a legal process; a lawsuit: "an action for damages" Similar lawsuitlegal actionsuitsuit at lawcasecauseprosecutionlitigationlegal disputelegal contestproceedingslegal proceedingsjudicial proceedings

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin actio(n-), from agere ‘do, act’.

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2. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishaction verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   action something to make sure that something is done or dealt with. Your request will be actioned. Definition of action verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

3. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › actionaction - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Apr 6, 2024 · Verb [ edit] action (third-person singular simple present actions, present participle actioning, simple past and past participle actioned) ( transitive, management) To act on a request etc, in order to put it into effect . ( transitive, chiefly archaic) To initiate a legal action against someone.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › take actionACTION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. the process or state of acting or of being active: The machine is not in action now. something done or performed; act; deed. an act that one consciously wills and that may be characterized by physical or mental activity: a crisis that demands action instead of debate; hoping for constructive action by the landlord.

5. writingexplained.org › grammar-dictionary › action-verbWhat is an Action Verb? Definition, Examples of Action Verbs ...

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   Define action verb: The definition of action verb is a verb that expresses the action of the subject; a verb that does something and the subject can complete. In summary, Action verbs are any verb that a subject can do. Action verbs can be transitive or intransitive verbs.

6. plato.stanford.edu › entries › actionAction (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy)

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   Jan 11, 2023 · 1. About the Question: What is an Action? 2. Causalism and Causal Theories of Action. 2.1 Davidson’s Predecessors and the Central Arguments in the Debate. 2.2 Davidson on the Nature of Intentional Actions. 2.3 Mental states as the causal explanans of actions. 2.4 The Problem of Causal Deviance.

7. venngage.com › blog › action-planWhat is an Action Plan & How to Write One [With Examples]

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   Oct 26, 2023 · An action plan is a meticulously structured strategy that pinpoints specific steps, tasks and resources vital to turning a goal into reality. It is extremely useful in any project management. Crafting an action plan is like plotting a route for a cross-country journey.

8. plato.stanford.edu › entries › logic-actionThe Logic of Action - Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy

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   Mar 31, 2009 · 1. The Logic of Action in Philosophy. 1.1 Historical overview. 1.2 The stit saga. 1.3 Intentions. 1.4 Logics of special kinds of action. 2. The Logic of Action in Linguistics. 2.1 Speech acts. 2.2 Action sentences. 2.3 Dynamic semantics. 3. The Logic of Action in Computer Science. 3.1 Reasoning about programs. 4.