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notion

US /ˈnoʊʃən/

noun Core · B1 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

The notion that customers always want the cheapest option is not true.

Word Family

NounNoun
notion gốc note notation
VerbVerb
AdjectiveAdj
notional
AdverbAdv
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Synonyms

  • conceptan abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
  • ideathe content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
  • perceptionthe representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept

Collocations

  • Easy false notion
    describing false notion (not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality)
  • Medium dispel the mistaken notion about overheads
    to dispel the mistaken notion about overheads, meaning to force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings
  • Hard challenge conventional notions of corporate governance
    to challenge conventional notions of corporate governance, meaning to take exception to
  • Very Hard cling stubbornly to romantic notions of autarky
    to cling stubbornly to romantic notions of autarky, meaning to come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

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