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as in notions
an idea or statement about all of the members of a group or all the instances of a situation
trying to change the public's concept of a nightly newscast
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as in ideas
something imagined or pictured in the mind
a concept for a new kind of automobile that could revolutionize the industry
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Recent Examples of concepts
The designers used these concepts to amplify guest contact with the sea, a relationship that owners note sadly tends to fade as yachts get larger.
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Bill Springer, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
But people have very, very different concepts of what justice means to them.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
To show its many applications in action, Brides tapped three wedding planners to make Verona Sunset mood boards, rounded up some Verona Sunset fashion, décor and food and drink concepts.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Whether teachers don’t take the necessary time explaining basic concepts or the students don’t get their questions answered — math just doesn’t add up for many kids who need extra help.
—Tor Constantino, Mba, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
More than just renderings, the SCAD industrial design students built the Aether and Tyr all-electric concepts.
—Sasha Lekach, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
These experiences showcase an applicant's ability to apply AI concepts in practical settings, which is what employers truly seek.
—Avinash Tripathi, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Developers need to understand the basics of how attack vectors put applications at risk, which involves specific concepts that computer science curricula lack.
—Chris Wysopal, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
The concepts underlying modern warfare have evolved over the past two years due to the intense and dynamic conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Bill Springer, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
But people have very, very different concepts of what justice means to them.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
To show its many applications in action, Brides tapped three wedding planners to make Verona Sunset mood boards, rounded up some Verona Sunset fashion, décor and food and drink concepts.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Whether teachers don’t take the necessary time explaining basic concepts or the students don’t get their questions answered — math just doesn’t add up for many kids who need extra help.
—Tor Constantino, Mba, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
More than just renderings, the SCAD industrial design students built the Aether and Tyr all-electric concepts.
—Sasha Lekach, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
These experiences showcase an applicant's ability to apply AI concepts in practical settings, which is what employers truly seek.
—Avinash Tripathi, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Developers need to understand the basics of how attack vectors put applications at risk, which involves specific concepts that computer science curricula lack.
—Chris Wysopal, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
The concepts underlying modern warfare have evolved over the past two years due to the intense and dynamic conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Concepts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concepts. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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