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proposal

noun

Simple meaning

Something which is proposed, or offered for consideration or acceptance.

Pronunciation

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pruhpohzuhl

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pɹəˈpoʊzəl

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Definition

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noun

  1. Something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)

  2. Something which is proposed, or offered for consideration or acceptance.

  3. The terms or conditions proposed.

  4. A scheme or design.

  5. The document on which such a thing is written.

  6. The act of asking someone to be one's spouse; an offer of marriage.

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  • “The team submitted a detailed proposal for the new project.”noun

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