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proposition

9 definitions • 16 examples
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He wrote to me last week regarding a business proposition he thought might interest me.
I've put my proposition to the company director for his consideration.
2
an idea or opinion:

Examples:

They were debating the proposition that "All people are created equal".
3
a statement or problem that must be solved or proved to be true or not true:

Examples:

Pythagoras's theorem is the mathematical proposition that in any right-angled triangle, the square on the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares on the other two sides.
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in some states of the United States, a new plan that is voted on by the people of a state:

Examples:

He proposed an unsuccessful state proposition.
Under Proposition 71, the state will commit $3 billion to studying stem cells over the next 10 years.
5
to ask someone who you are not in a relationship with if they would like to have sex with you:

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I was propositioned by a complete stranger.
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The chairman was advised that it was a risky business proposition.
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put/make a proposition to sb I've put my proposition to the company director for his consideration.
accept/back/consider a proposition I need more time to consider your proposition.
The line, which has advanced high-speed InterCity trains, is considered to be a highly attractive proposition for the private sector.
a risky/viable proposition
a business/investment proposition
a commercial/economic proposition
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a statement containing an idea or opinion:

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The proposition that the real rate of interest will be lower in future because of lower and more stable inflation is a myth.
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in the US, a suggested change to state law that is voted on by people living in that state:

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proposition to do sth A proposition to increase the sales tax by a quarter cent to fund parks projects passed by 33 votes.

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