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Connection

Kuh-NEH-kshuhn

/kʌˈnɛkʃʌn/

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connection

Dictionary meaning

The act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication).

Examples

  • The plane was late and we missed our connection in Atlanta.
  • They soldered the connection.

Synonyms: joining

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