"expression" meaning in English

See expression in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ɪkˈsprɛʃ.ən/ Audio: en-us-expression.ogg [US] Forms: expression [singular], expressions [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. An expression is a way your face can look that shows how you feel. Smiles and frowns are expressions.
    Sense id: simple-expression-en-noun-HakZ7LuC
  2. An expression is a group of words, like a phrase or sentence, often one that is used by many people.
    Sense id: simple-expression-en-noun-PzJfbZs5
  3. An expression is a group of numbers and variables.
    Sense id: simple-expression-en-noun-m1615cr- Categories (other): Mathematics
     
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