Definitions for expression
ɪkˈsprɛʃ ənex·pres·sion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. expression, look, aspect, facial expression, facenoun

   the feelings expressed on a person's face

   "a sad expression"; "a look of triumph"; "an angry face"

2. expression, manifestation, reflection, reflexionnoun

   expression without words

   "tears are an expression of grief"; "the pulse is a reflection of the heart's condition"

3. expression, verbal expression, verbalismnoun

   the communication (in speech or writing) of your beliefs or opinions

   "expressions of good will"; "he helped me find verbal expression for my ideas"; "the idea was immediate but the verbalism took hours"

4. saying, expression, locutionnoun

   a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

   "pardon the expression"

5. formulation, expressionnoun

   the style of expressing yourself

   "he suggested a better formulation"; "his manner of expression showed how much he cared"

6. formula, expressionnoun

   a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement

7. expressionnoun

   (genetics) the process of expressing a gene

8. construction, grammatical construction, expressionnoun

   a group of words that form a constituent of a sentence and are considered as a single unit

   "I concluded from his awkward constructions that he was a foreigner"

9. expressionnoun

   the act of forcing something out by squeezing or pressing

   "the expression of milk from her breast"

GCIDERate this definition:1.5 / 2 votes

1. Expressionnoun

   (Genetics) the production of products by a gene that cause the appearance of the corresponding protein or phenotype; -- of a gene or of an organism with a specific gene; as, the expression the beta-galactosidase positive phenotype,

2. Expressionnoun

   (Computers) a combination of characters linked by operators, occurring as part of the code of a computer program, which must be evaluated according to the rules of the computer language in order to produce a resulting value.

3. Expressionnoun

   (Math.) The representation of any quantity or relation by appropriate characters or symbols, usually in a specific order.

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. expressionnoun

   A particular way of phrasing an idea.

2. expressionnoun

   A colloquialism or idiom.

   The expression "break a leg!" should not be taken literally.

3. expressionnoun

   A facial appearance usually associated with an emotion.

4. expressionnoun

   An arrangement of symbols denoting values, operations performed on them, and grouping symbols.

5. expressionnoun

   The process of translating a gene into a protein.

6. expressionnoun

   A piece of code in a high-level language that returns a value.

7. expressionnoun

   Of a mother, the process of expressing milk.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Expressionnoun

   Etymology: from express.

   1. The act or power of representing any thing.

   There is nothing comparable to the variety of instructive expressions by speech, wherewith a man alone is endowed, as with an instrument suitable to the excellency of his soul, for the communication of his thoughts. William Holder, Elem. of Speech.

   2. The form or cast of language in which any thoughts are uttered.

   But ill expression sometimes gives allay
   To noble thoughts, whose flame shall ne’er decay. John Sheffield Buckingham.

   The poet, to reconcile Helen to his reader, brings her in as a penitent, condemning her own infidelity in very strong expressions. Notes on the Odyssey.

   3. A phrase; a mode of speech.4. The act of squeezing or forcing out any thing by a press.

   Those juices that are so fleshy, as they cannot make drink by expression, yet may make drink by mixture of water. Francis Bacon.

   The juices of the leaves are obtained by expression: from this juice proceeds the taste. John Arbuthnot, on Aliments.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Expression

   Expression is the lead single released from Salt-n-Pepas third album, Blacks' Magic. The song was both written and produced by member Cheryl "Salt" James. The song became the group's second single to reach the top 40 in the United States, peaking at number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100 while also topping the Billboard Hot Rap Singles chart, becoming their first song to do so. The single was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on February 28, 1990, before reaching platinum status less than three months later, on May 25. In 1992 a re-release charted within the top 30 in Ireland and the United Kingdom and peaked at number 13 in France. The music video is notable for marking the directorial debut of director Millicent Shelton.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. expression

   An expression refers to a combination of variables, constants, operators, and functions that are arranged in a specific manner to produce a value or a result. It can be a mathematical or logical representation used in various fields, such as mathematics, computer programming, and language. Expressions can be as simple as a single variable or complex as a combination of multiple elements, connected by operators and functions. They are often used to perform calculations, comparisons, or evaluations.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Expressionnoun

   the act of expressing; the act of forcing out by pressure; as, the expression of juices or oils; also, of extorting or eliciting; as, a forcible expression of truth

2. Expressionnoun

   the act of declaring or signifying; declaration; utterance; as, an expression of the public will

3. Expressionnoun

   lively or vivid representation of meaning, sentiment, or feeling, etc.; significant and impressive indication, whether by language, appearance, or gesture; that manner or style which gives life and suggestive force to ideas and sentiments; as, he reads with expression; her performance on the piano has expression

4. Expressionnoun

   that which is expressed by a countenance, a posture, a work of art, etc.; look, as indicative of thought or feeling

5. Expressionnoun

   a form of words in which an idea or sentiment is conveyed; a mode of speech; a phrase; as, a common expression; an odd expression

6. Expressionnoun

   the representation of any quantity by its appropriate characters or signs

7. Etymology: [L. expressio: cf. F. expression.]

WikidataRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. Expression

   In mathematics, an expression is a finite combination of symbols that is well-formed according to rules that depend on the context. Symbols can designate numbers, variables, operations, functions, and other mathematical symbols, as well as punctuation, symbols of grouping, and other syntactic symbols. The use of expressions can range from the simple: to the complex: We can think of algebraic expressions as generalizations of common arithmetic operations that are formed by combining numbers, variables, and mathematical operations. Some common examples follow: Linear expression: . Quadratic expression: . Rational expression: . Strings of symbols that violate the rules of syntax are not well-formed and are not valid mathematical expressions. For example: would not be considered a mathematical expression but only a meaningless jumble. In algebra an expression may be used to designate a value, which might depend on values assigned to variables occurring in the expression; the determination of this value depends on the semantics attached to the symbols of the expression. These semantic rules may declare that certain expressions do not designate any value; such expressions are said to have an undefined value, but they are well-formed expressions nonetheless. In general the meaning of expressions is not limited to designating values; for instance, an expression might designate a condition, or an equation that is to be solved, or it can be viewed as an object in its own right that can be manipulated according to certain rules. Certain expressions that designate a value simultaneously express a condition that is assumed to hold, for instance those involving the operator to designate an internal direct sum.

The Roycroft DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. expression

   1. That mode of creation by which we coin things out of our hearts. (Nothing is of any value except that which you create for yourself, and no joy is joy save as it is the joy of self-expression.) 2. Mind speaking through its highest instrument, Man.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. expression

   The act and ability to express data, ideas, information, facts and statistics easily, effectively and efficiently.

   Self expression is a valued human ability and gift we really value.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on April 3, 2020  

2. ---

   expression

   The act and ability to express how we feel, what we know and understand easily, effectively and efficiently.

   Our expression of our love, unity, passion and determination for the optimum health and shared prosperity of all on planet earth is so visible to us all.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on April 9, 2020  

Matched Categories

1. • Constituent
   • Countenance
   • Demonstration
   • Expressive Style
   • Genetics
   • Mathematical Statement
   • Mathematics
   • Organic Process
   • Speech
   • Squeeze

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'expression' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #1349

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'expression' in Written Corpus Frequency: #3241

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'expression' in Nouns Frequency: #541

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How to pronounce expression?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say expression in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of expression in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of expression in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of expression in a Sentence

1. Abdel Aziz Youssef:

   The number of students who see peaceful means of expression as useless is on the rise.

2. Helen Merrell Lynd:

   Our whole life is an attempt to discover when our spontaneity is whimsical, sentimental irresponsiblity and when it is a valid expression of our deepest desires and values.

3. Rebecca Stimson:

   New rules are needed so that we have a more common approach across platforms and private companies aren't making so many important decisions alone, this is a complex challenge as any new rules need to protect people from harm without undermining freedom of expression or the incredible benefits the internet has brought.

4. Chetan Dube:

   A large part of your brain is shackled by the boredom and drudgery of everyday existence, you have to drive a car, vacuum the floor or take the garbage out. But imagine if technology could come along and take care of all these mundane chores for you, and allow you to indulge in the forms of creative expression that only the human brain can indulge in. What a beautiful world we would be able to create around us.

5. Mark Zuckerberg:

   We think that it wouldn't be right for us to do fact checks for politicians, i certainly think our policies have distinguished us from some of the other tech companies in terms of being stronger on free expression and giving people a voice.

Popularity rank by frequency of use

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=expression
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=expression
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Expression
4. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=expression
5. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expression
6. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
7. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expression
8. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=expression
9. ^ The Roycroft Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/36566/36566-h/36566-h.htm#:~:text=expression
10. ^ Usage in printed sources
    https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=expression