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creation

Main Entry:: cre·a·tion
Pronunciation:: \krē-ˈā-shən\
Function:: noun
Date:: 14th century

1: the act of creating; especially : the act of bringing the world into ordered existence2: the act of making, inventing, or producing: as a: the act of investing with a new rank or office b: the first representation of a dramatic role 3: something that is created: as a: world b: creatures singly or in aggregate c: an original work of art d: a new usually striking article of clothing

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