campaign
noun · verb
Simple meaning
A series of operations undertaken to achieve a set goal.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
kæmˈpeɪn
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A series of operations undertaken to achieve a set goal.
roleplaying games
A series of play sessions using the same player characters, forming a continuous narrative.
sports
A player or team's efforts during a sporting season.
The period during which a blast furnace is continuously in operation.
verb
transitive
Consistently ride in races for a racing season.
Go on a campaign; go off to war
intransitive
To take part in a campaign.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A2 · Elementary
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: A series of operations undertaken to achieve a set goal.
Used this way, campaign is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It quietly approves while staying precise.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Successful and accomplished
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
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More ways to use campaign
- “I managed his campaign for governor.”noun
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Inflected forms
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The campaign of a candidate to be elected.
A politician who is running for public office.
Compound terms
Established multiword terms.
A race for election to the governorship.
A broad-brimmed felt hat with a high crown.
A campaign of flattery and friendliness (by a company, politician, etc.) to become more popular and gain support.
The unsuccessful campaign in World War I (1915) by the English and French to open a passage for aid to Russia.
A campaign in which the candidate makes speeches but does not travel.
A campaign in which the candidate makes speeches but does not travel.
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