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idea
noun
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
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aɪˈdɪə
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noun
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
“an estimate of what it would cost”
noun
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
“it was not a good idea”
noun
a personal view
“he has an idea that we don't like him”
noun
your intention; what you intend to do
“he had in mind to see his old teacher”
noun
(music) melodic subject of a musical composition
“the theme is announced in the first measures”
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Example Sentences
an estimate of what it would cost
a rough idea how long it would take
it was not a good idea
the thought never entered my mind
he has an idea that we don't like him
he had in mind to see his old teacher
the idea of the game is to capture all the pieces
the theme is announced in the first measures
the accompanist picked up the idea and elaborated it
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