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    proximity
    /prɒkˈsɪmɪti/

    noun

    • 1. nearness in space, time, or relationship: "do not operate microphones in close proximity to television sets"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPROXIMITY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    the state of being near in space or time: The best thing about the location of the house is its proximity to the town centre. Synonyms. closeness (NEAR) propinquity formal. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Closeness in distance and time. a few steps idiom. a hair's breadth idiom. a stone's throw idiom. about. ace. anywhere near idiom.

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

    The meaning of PROXIMITY is the quality or state of being proximate : closeness. How to use proximity in a sentence. You're So Close to Learning More About Proximity.

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

    Proximity definition: nearness in place, time, order, occurrence, or relation; closeness.. See examples of PROXIMITY used in a sentence.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPROXIMITY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    the state of being near in space or time: The best thing about the location of the house is its proximity to shopping. Synonyms. closeness (NEAR) propinquity formal. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Closeness in distance and time. a few steps idiom. a hair's breadth idiom. a stone's throw idiom. about. ace. anywhere near idiom.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPROXIMITY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    proximity. (prɒksɪmɪti ) uncountable noun [oft in NOUN] Proximity to a place or person is nearness to that place or person. [formal] Part of the attraction is Darwin's proximity to Asia. [ + to] He became aware of the proximity of the Afghans.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › proximityProximity - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    The word proximity means nearness or closeness. "Because of the proximity of our desks, I couldn't help but notice him cheating on the exam." Your favorite thing about your neighborhood of attached row houses might be the proximity of your neighbors — they're really close to you.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › proximityProximity - definition of proximity by The Free Dictionary

    Define proximity. proximity synonyms, proximity pronunciation, proximity translation, English dictionary definition of proximity. n. The state, quality, sense, or fact of being near or next; closeness: "Swift's major writings have a proximity and a relevance that is splendidly...

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionproximity noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    noun. /prɒkˈsɪməti/. /prɑːkˈsɪməti/. [uncountable] (formal) the state of being near somebody/something in distance or time. proximity (of somebody/something) (to somebody/something) The proximity of the college to London makes it very popular.

  10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishproximity noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    the state of being near someone or something in distance or time a house in the proximity of (= near) the highway The proximity of the college to a big city makes it very popular. The area has a number of schools in close proximity to each other. the death of two members of her family in close proximity

  11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › proximityproximity | meaning of proximity in Longman Dictionary of...

    proximity meaning, definition, what is proximity: nearness in distance or time: Learn more.