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publication
the communication of something to the public; making information generally known
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message
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
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contagion, infection
the communication of an attitude or emotional state among a number of people
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language, linguistic communication
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
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black and white, written communication, written language
communication by means of written symbols (either printed or handwritten)
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content, message, subject matter, substance
what a communication that is about something is about
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didacticism
communication that is suitable for or intended to be instructive
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sign, signal, signaling
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
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sign
a public display of a message
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indicant, indication
something that serves to indicate or suggest
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visual communication
communication that relies on vision
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display
exhibiting openly in public view
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expressive style, style
a way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period
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paralanguage, paralinguistic communication
the use of manner of speaking to communicate particular meanings
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auditory communication
communication that relies on hearing
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phonation, vocalisation, vocalism, vocalization, voice, vox
the sound made by the vibration of vocal folds modified by the resonance of the vocal tract
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anomalous communication, psychic communication, psychical communication
communication by paranormal means
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voice
something suggestive of speech in being a medium of expression
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document
a written account of ownership or obligation
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gesture
something done as an indication of intention
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recording
a signal that encodes something (e.g., picture or sound) that has been recorded
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broadcast
message that is transmitted by radio or television
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cipher, cypher
a message written in a secret code
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heliogram
a message transmitted by means of the sun's rays
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mail
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
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phone message, telephone message
a message transmitted by telephone
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radiogram
a message transmitted by wireless telegraphy
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picture, video
the visible part of a television transmission
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video
(computer science) the appearance of text and graphics on a video display
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audio, sound
the audible part of a transmitted signal
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usage
the customary manner in which a language (or a form of a language) is spoken or written
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dead language
a language that is no longer learned as a native language
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words
language that is spoken or written
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source language
a language that is to be translated into another language
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object language, target language
the language into which a text written in another language is to be translated
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transcription, written text
something written, especially copied from one medium to another, as a typewritten version of dictation
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writing
letters or symbols that are written or imprinted on a surface to represent the sounds or words of a language
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piece of writing, writing, written material
the work of a writer; anything expressed in letters of the alphabet (especially when considered from the point of view of style and effect)
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writing
(usually plural) the collected work of an author
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prescription
written instructions from a physician or dentist to a druggist concerning the form and dosage of a drug to be issued to a given patient
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prescription
written instructions for an optician on the lenses for a given person
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allegory
an expressive style that uses fictional characters and events to describe some subject by suggestive resemblances; an extended metaphor
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body
the central message of a communication
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dedication, inscription
a short message (as in a book or musical work or on a photograph) dedicating it to someone or something
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number, phone number, telephone number
the number is used in calling a particular telephone
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corker
(dated slang) a remarkable or excellent thing or person
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reminder
a message that helps you remember something
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petition, postulation, request
a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
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memorial
a written statement of facts submitted in conjunction with a petition to an authority
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reading, reading material
written material intended to be read
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latent content
(psychoanalysis) hidden meaning of a fantasy or dream
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subject, theme, topic
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
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aside, digression, divagation, excursus, parenthesis, tangent
a message that departs from the main subject
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import, meaning, significance, signification
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
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bunk, hokum, meaninglessness, nonsense, nonsensicality
a message that seems to convey no meaning
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drivel, garbage
a worthless message
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telegram, wire
a message transmitted by telegraph
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correspondence
communication by the exchange of letters
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acknowledgement, acknowledgment
a statement acknowledging something or someone
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refusal
a message refusing to accept something that is offered
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info, information
a message received and understood
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evidence
an indication that makes something evident
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shadow, tincture, trace, vestige
an indication that something has been present
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counsel, counseling, counselling, direction, guidance
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
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code, codification
a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)
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print
the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
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commitment, dedication
a message that makes a pledge
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approval, commendation
a message expressing a favorable opinion
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disapproval
the expression of disapproval
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respects
(often used with `pay') a formal expression of esteem
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discourtesy, disrespect
an expression of lack of respect
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insertion, interpolation
a message (spoken or written) that is introduced or inserted
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statement
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
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statement
a nonverbal message
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humor, humour, wit, witticism, wittiness
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
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opinion, view
a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof
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direction, instruction
a message describing how something is to be done
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start, starting signal
a signal to begin (as in a race)
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storm signal
a signal announcing the approach of a storm (particularly a storm of marked violence)
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beam, radio beam
a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
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ticktack
system of signalling by hand signs used by bookmakers at racetracks
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time signal
a signal (especially electronic or by radio) indicating the precisely correct time
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bill, card, notice, placard, poster, posting
a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
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street sign
a sign visible from the street
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guidepost, signpost
a post bearing a sign that gives directions or shows the way
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dog-ear
a corner of a page turned down to mark your place
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animal communication
communication between animals (of the same species)
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symptom
anything that accompanies X and is regarded as an indication of X's existence
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signalisation, signalization
a conspicuous indication
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pointing out
indication by demonstration
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manifestation
a manifest indication of the existence or presence or nature of some person or thing
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mark, print
a visible indication made on a surface
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glimpse
a vague indication
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forerunner, harbinger, herald, precursor, predecessor
something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone
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clue, hint
a slight indication
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smoke
an indication of some hidden activity
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alarm, alarum, alert, warning signal
an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger
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distress call, distress signal
an internationally recognized signal sent out by a ship or plane indicating that help is needed
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all clear
a signal (usually a siren) that danger is over
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bugle call
a signal broadcast by the sound of a bugle
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curfew
a signal (usually a bell) announcing the start of curfew restrictions
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retreat
(military) a signal to begin a withdrawal from a dangerous position
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drumbeat
(military) the beating of a drum as a signal for lowering the flag at sundown
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radiotelegraphic signal, telegraphic signal
a signal transmitted by telegraphy
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whistle, whistling
the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle
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high sign
a silent signal of warning or recognition
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symbol
an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
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singing voice
the musical quality of the voice while singing
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visual signal
a signal that involves visual communication
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sign language, signing
language expressed by visible hand gestures
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gesture, motion
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
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body language
communication via the movements or attitudes of the body
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demo, demonstration
a visual presentation showing how something works
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eye contact
a meeting of the eyes between two people that expresses meaningful nonverbal communication
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projection
the projection of an image from a film onto a screen
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acting out
(psychiatry) the display of previously inhibited emotions (often in actions rather than words); considered to be healthy and therapeutic
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array
an impressive display
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screening, showing, viewing
the display of a motion picture
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sight
anything that is seen
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fanfare, flash, ostentation
a gaudy outward display
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flaunt
the act of displaying something ostentatiously
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presentation
the act of making something publicly available; presenting news or other information by broadcasting or printing it
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artificial language
a language that is deliberately created for a specific purpose
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metalanguage
a language that can be used to describe languages
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native language
the language that a person has spoken from earliest childhood
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indigenous language
a language that originated in a specified place and was not brought to that place from elsewhere
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superstrate, superstratum
the language of a later invading people that is imposed on an indigenous population and contributes features to their language
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natural language, tongue
a human written or spoken language used by a community; opposed to e.g. a computer language
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interlanguage, koine, lingua franca
a common language used by speakers of different languages
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art, artwork, graphics, nontextual matter
photographs or other visual representations in a printed publication
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graphic design
visual communication by a skillful combination of text and pictures in advertisements, magazines, books, etc.
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chart
a visual display of information
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graph, graphical record
a visual representation of the relations between certain quantities plotted with reference to a set of axes
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linguistic string, string of words, word string
a linear sequence of words as spoken or written
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music
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
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analysis
the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., `the father of the bride' instead of `the bride's father'
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bathos
triteness or triviality of style
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black humor, black humour
the juxtaposition of morbid and farcical elements (in writing or drama) to give a disturbing effect
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device
something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect
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eloquence, fluency, smoothness
powerful and effective language
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euphuism
any artificially elegant style of language
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flatness
a want of animation or brilliance
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expression, formulation
the style of expressing yourself
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grandiloquence, grandiosity, magniloquence, ornateness, rhetoric
high-flown style; excessive use of verbal ornamentation
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headlinese
using the abbreviated style of headline writers
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jargon
specialized technical terminology characteristic of a particular subject
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journalese
the style in which newspapers are written
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legalese
a style that uses the abstruse technical vocabulary of the law
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delivery, manner of speaking, speech
your characteristic style or manner of expressing yourself orally
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genre, music genre, musical genre, musical style
an expressive style of music
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officialese
the style of writing characteristic of some government officials: formal and obscure
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pathos
a style that has the power to evoke feelings
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prose
matter of fact, commonplace, or dull expression
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rhetoric
using language effectively to please or persuade
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coarseness, saltiness
language or humor that is down-to-earth
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self-expression
the expression of one's individuality (usually through creative activities)
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barrage, bombardment, onslaught, outpouring
the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)
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sesquipedality
using long words
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terseness
a neatly short and concise expressive style
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turn of expression, turn of phrase
a distinctive spoken or written expression
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vein
a distinctive style or manner
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verboseness, verbosity
an expressive style that uses excessive or empty words
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genre, literary genre, writing style
a style of expressing yourself in writing
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poetry
any communication resembling poetry in beauty or the evocation of feeling
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language, oral communication, speech, speech communication, spoken communication, spoken language, voice communication
(language) communication by word of mouth
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utterance, vocalization
the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
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proposal
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
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offer, offering
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
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entry, submission
something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition)
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narration, narrative, story, tale
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
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packaging, promotion, promotional material, publicity
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
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sensationalism
subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes
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shocker
a sensational message (in a film or play or novel)
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telepathy, thought transference
apparent communication from one mind to another without using sensory perceptions
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telegnosis
apparent knowledge of distant events without using sensory perceptions
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parapsychology, psychic phenomena, psychic phenomenon
phenomena that appear to contradict physical laws and suggest the possibility of causation by mental processes
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indicator
a signal for attracting attention
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electronic signal
a signal generated by electronic means
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radio beacon
a characteristic signal emitted by a transmitter used for navigation
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input, input signal
signal going into an electronic system
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output, output signal
signal that comes out of an electronic system
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packet
(computer science) a message or message fragment
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slanguage
language characterized by excessive use of slang or cant
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sprechgesang, sprechstimme
a style of dramatic vocalization between singing and speaking
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voice over
the voice on an unseen commentator in a film or television program
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letter of credit
a document issued by a bank that guarantees the payment of a customer's draft; substitutes the bank's credit for the customer's credit
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certificate of indebtedness, debt instrument, obligation
a written promise to repay a debt
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quittance
a document or receipt certifying release from an obligation or debt
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record
a document that can serve as legal evidence of a transaction
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ethos
a rhetorical appeal that relies on the character or credibility of the speaker
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logos
a rhetorical appeal to the audience's reason or rationality