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   Prop·o·si·tion

   /ˌpräpəˈziSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. a statement or assertion that expresses a judgment or opinion: "the proposition that all men are created equal" Similar theoryhypothesisthesisargumentpremisepostulationtheoremconceptideastatement
   • ▪ a statement that expresses a concept that can be true or false.
   • ▪ a formal statement of a theorem or problem, typically including the demonstration.
   • 2. a suggested program or plan of action, especially in a business context: "a detailed investment proposition" Similar proposalschemeplanprojectprogrammanifestomotionbidpresentationsubmissionsuggestionrecommendationapproach
   • ▪ (in the US) a constitutional proposal; a bill: US "Californian voters rejected by a two-to-one majority proposition 128"
   • ▪ an offer of sex made to a person with whom one is not sexually involved, especially one that is made in an unsubtle or offensive way: informal "needless to say, she refused his frank sexual proposition" Similar sexual advancesexual overtureindecent proposalimproper suggestionsolicitinginformal:passcome-on
   • 3. a project, task, or idea considered in terms of its likely success or difficulty, especially in a commercial context: "a paper that has lost half its readers is unlikely to be an attractive proposition" Similar taskjobundertakingventureactivityproblemaffair
   • ▪ a person considered in terms of the likely success or difficulty of one's dealings with them: "as a potential manager, Sandy is a better proposition than Dave"

   verb

   • 1. make a suggestion of sex to (someone with whom one is not sexually involved), especially in an unsubtle or offensive way: informal "she had been propositioned at the party by an accountant"
   • ▪ make an offer or suggestion to (someone): informal "I was propositioned by the editor about becoming film critic of the paper"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French, from Latin propositio(n-), from the verb proponere (see propound).

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   A proposition is a proposed plan of action, a detailed suggestion. You might consider your friend's suggestion to set up a neighborhood snow-shoveling business after the blizzard a winning proposition. The noun proposition means something presented for consideration.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPROPOSITION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 days ago · A proposition is an offer or a suggestion that someone makes to you, usually concerning some work or business that you might be able to do together. You came to see me at my office the other day with a business proposition. I want to make you a proposition. Synonyms: proposal, plan, suggestion, scheme More Synonyms of proposition. 5. verb.

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   PROPOSITION meaning: 1 : something (such as a plan or offer) that is presented to a person or group of people to consider; 2 : a statement to be proved, explained, or discussed.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryPROPOSITION definition in American English | Collins English...

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   6 days ago · A proposition is a statement or an idea that people can consider or discuss to decide whether it is true. [formal] The proposition that democracies do not fight each other is based on a tiny historical sample. 3. countable noun.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishproposition noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of proposition noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPROPOSITION definition | Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   PROPOSITION meaning: 1. an offer or suggestion, usually in business: 2. an idea or opinion: 3. in the US, a formal…. Learn more.

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PropositionProposition - Wikipedia

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   A proposition is a central concept in the philosophy of language, semantics, logic, and related fields, often characterized as the primary bearer of truth or falsity. Propositions are also often characterized as being the kind of thing that declarative sentences denote.