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   idea

   /ʌɪˈdɪə/

   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 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 thoughttheoryviewviewpointopinionfeelingoutlookbeliefjudgementconclusion
   • 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’.

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

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   a purpose or reason for doing something: idea of The idea of the game is to get rid of all your cards as soon as you can. whole idea The whole idea (= only purpose) of advertising is to make people buy things. idea behind The idea behind the lottery is to raise money for good causes.

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. www.dictionary.com › browse › ideaIDEA Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   An idea is any conception existing in the mind as a result of mental understanding, awareness, or activity. How is idea different from thought, conception, and notion? Learn more on Thesaurus.com.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishIDEA definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   An idea is a plan, suggestion, or possible course of action. It's a good idea to plan ahead. I really like the idea of helping people. [ + of] She told me she'd had a brilliant idea. Synonyms: plan, scheme, proposal, design More Synonyms of idea. 2. countable noun [NOUN that]

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishIDEA | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   idea noun (THOUGHT) B2. an understanding, thought, or picture in your mind: [ + of + doing sth ] Clive soon got used to the idea of having children around the house again. [ + (that) ] I don't want them to get the idea that we're not interested. have no idea.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishidea noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › ideaIdea - definition of idea by The Free Dictionary

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   1. any content of the mind, esp the conscious mind. 2. the thought of something: the very idea appals me. 3. a mental representation of something: she's got a good idea of the layout of the factory. 4. the characterization of something in general terms; concept: the idea of a square circle is self-contradictory.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishidea noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   idea (somewhat informal) the purpose of something; someone's aim: The whole idea of going was so that we could meet her new boyfriend. What's the idea behind this assignment? point or idea?

10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › ideaidea | meaning of idea in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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    idea meaning, definition, what is idea: a plan or suggestion for a possible cour...: Learn more.

11. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › ideaIdea - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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    Definitions of idea. noun. the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about. “it was not a good idea ” synonyms: thought. see more. noun. a personal view. “he has an idea that we don't like him” see more. noun. your intention; what you intend to do. “the idea of the game is to capture all the pieces” synonyms: mind. see more. noun.