26984 words

individuals

9 definitions • 16 examples
1
a single person or thing, especially when compared to the group or set to which they belong:

Examples:

Every individual has rights which must never be taken away.
Like many creative individuals, she can be very bad-tempered.
We try to treat our students as individuals.
2
a person who thinks or behaves in their own original way:

Examples:

If nothing else, the school will turn her into an individual.
3
existing and considered separately from the other things or people in a group:

Examples:

Each individual table is finished by hand.
4
given to or relating to a single, separate person or thing:

Examples:

We deal with each case on an individual basis.
5
belonging or relating to, or suitable for, people or things that are different or particular in some way:

Examples:

children with individual needs
Marion has a very individual writing style.
6
a single person or thing, esp. when compared to the group or set to which it belongs:

Examples:

We will remember him as an individual who always tried to make people happy.
7
considered separately from the other things in a group:

Examples:

We deal with each case on an individual basis.
Lumping all the brands together could weaken the individual brand identities.
8
relating to a single, separate person:

Examples:

Do you require family or individual health insurance?
It is up to the individual investor to decide where they are going to invest.
9
a single person, especially when compared to the group or set to which they belong:

Examples:

The new tax would be calculated on the value of property owned by an individual.

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