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noun

Definition of gigsnext
plural of gig
as in performances
a job usually for a specified amount of time (as for a musician, an actor, etc.) He was finally able to book a gig at the nightclub. her last acting gig

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verb

present tense third-person singular of gig
as in buses

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  1. performances
  2. assignments
  3. engagements
  4. presentations
  5. missions
Noun
  • Critics have praised the movie’s overall beauty, its performances and its crafts, but dinged it for its narrative.
    Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Gavin gave of his whole self to our community, both in his performances and his charitable work.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of performances
Noun
  • With back-to-back road assignments in Green Bay and Buffalo up next, a one-sided division win over Seattle could go a long way toward assuaging an anxious fan base as well as building confidence within the team.
    Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Lastly, check for hands-on projects or practical assignments that are relevant to achieving learning outcomes.
    Peju Adedeji, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of assignments
Noun
  • That would be an asset in tank-on-tank engagements, but useless against drones which attack the thin top armor.
    David Hambling, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Navigating complex sales cycles, managing multi-stakeholder engagements and closing high-value deals often require a level of nuance and personal touch that AI cannot replicate.
    Eric Xiao, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of engagements
Noun
  • So why has no one done much to change this in all the years since PowerPoint presentations became popular in the business world?
    Rachel Wells, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • In the future, professionals will be required to go beyond basic Excel functions and PowerPoint presentations.
    Dimitri Raziev, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of presentations
Noun
  • Once those missions are flown over the next several years, the Vulcan will be the company's sole launcher.
    William Harwood, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Focus on your brand, what comes naturally to you, your missions and target your prospects.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of missions
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