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motivations

6 definitions • 10 examples
1
enthusiasm for doing something:

Examples:

He's a bright enough student - he just lacks motivation.
There seems to be a lack of motivation among the employees.
2
the need or reason for doing something:

Examples:

What was the motivation for the attack?
The motivation behind the decision is the desire to improve our service to our customers.
3
willingness to do something, or something that causes such willingness:

Examples:

[ C ] One motivation for reducing the staff was the need to cut costs.
[ U ] You need a lot of motivation to succeed.
5
enthusiasm for doing something:

Examples:

Many staff lack motivation and are resistant to change.
6
the need or reason for doing something:

Examples:

a motivation for sth A major motivation for his later career was to secure a regular financial income.
a motivation behind sth The motivation behind the decision was the desire to cut costs.

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