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action

Main Entry:: ac·tion
Pronunciation:: \ˈak-shən\
Function:: noun

1: the process of exerting a force or bringing about an effect that results from the inherent capacity of an agent <protein synthesis is an expression of gene action> <insecticidal action>2: a function or the performance of a function of the body (as defecation) or of one of its parts <the normal baby has three or four actions of the bowel in 24 hours — Morris Fishbein> <heart action>3: an act of will4actions pl : behavior <aggressive actions>

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