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behaviour

3 definitions • 7 examples
1
the way that someone behaves:

Examples:

Her behaviour is often appalling.
He was notorious for his violent and threatening behaviour.
2
the way that a person, an animal, a substance, etc. behaves in a particular situation or under particular conditions:

Examples:

His research involved the study of instinctive behaviour in birds.
These behaviours can be observed among many children who have lost a parent or other loved one.
3
the way that someone or something behaves in a particular situation:

Examples:

A boss's behaviour must be consistent both with the law and with broad public policy goals.
the behaviour of sb/sth In the last few years, the behavior of the stock market suggests that investors are cautious.
Good corporate behaviour makes good commercial sense.

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