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Examples of interaction in a Sentence
she guessed from the friendly interaction that they were close to the other parents in the organization
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The burgeoning attempts to formally describe quantum reference frames could help make sense of these investigations of the interaction between gravity and quantum theory—an essential stepping stone to a theory of quantum gravity.
—Anil Ananthaswamy, WIRED, 29 Dec. 2024
Their interaction becomes the genesis for a rebel rap group.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2024
However, experts attribute this spike partly to more states participating in the monitoring program and increased social interactions after years of pandemic restrictions.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
When asked about the interaction by reporters on Thursday, the head coach declined to talk specifics but said the two are in good standing.
—Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 27 Dec. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1832, in the meaning defined above
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“Interaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interaction. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
Kids Definition
interaction
noun
in·ter·ac·tion
ˌint-ə-ˈrak-shən
: the action or influence of people, groups, or things on one another
Medical Definition
interaction
noun
in·ter·ac·tion
ˌint-ə-ˈrak-shən
: mutual or reciprocal action or influence
interaction of the heart and lungs
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