con·cept
ˈkän-ˌsept 
1
: organized around a main idea or theme
a concept album
2
: created to illustrate a concept
a concept car
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Noun
She is familiar with basic concepts of psychology.
a concept borrowed from computer programming
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Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2024
The concept behind this is that by front-loading depreciation deductions, businesses, including those owning mobile home parks, have more capital to reinvest into their operations sooner, thus driving further economic growth.
—Brian Spear, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Chloe Sachdev, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2023
The project is planned to go before the planning commission on Oct. 18 for a pre-concept review.
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2022
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Noun
The new brewery concept will officially open its doors to the public at 5 p.m. Friday.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2024
The concept behind this is that by front-loading depreciation deductions, businesses, including those owning mobile home parks, have more capital to reinvest into their operations sooner, thus driving further economic growth.
—Brian Spear, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Adjective
Folk hopes the multi-concept space can operate as a hub for the Paddington community.
—Chloe Sachdev, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2023
The project is planned to go before the planning commission on Oct. 18 for a pre-concept review.
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2022
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“Concept.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/concept. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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concept
noun
con·cept
ˈkän-ˌsept
1
: something conceived in the mind
2
: an abstract or generic idea generalized from particular instances
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