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Association

Uh-soh-see-AY-shuhn

/ʌˌsoʊsiːˈeɪʃʌn/

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association

Dictionary meaning

The act of consorting with or joining with others.

Examples

  • You cannot be convicted of criminal guilt by association.
  • Conditioning is a form of learning by association.

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