Definition of meditation
1 : a discourse intended to express its author's reflections or to guide others in contemplation
2 : the act or process of meditating the meditation out of which this novel has come — Granville Hicks
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Examples of meditation in a Sentence
She spent the morning in meditation.
Daily meditation helps clear his mind.
Recent Examples of meditation from the Web
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Here, a holistic doctor worked with him for six months, using a regimen of nutrition, chelation therapy and meditation that Skalski said reversed all that.
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Their offerings include stress-busting activities like yoga and meditation; legal and financial consultations; and tips on how to choose a home health agency, talk to doctors or manage difficult behavior.
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Her film is a moody meditation on modern living and surveillance, true to the original 10,000-word tale but also beautifully cinematic.
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See the rest of his tweets below: My prayers, thoughts, meditations & strength has been focused on those families and victims affected by the horrific tragedy in Manchester.
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My prayers, thoughts, meditations & strength has been focused on those families and victims affected by the horrific tragedy in Manchester.
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Players complete activities such as journaling and meditation to unlock different rooms and scenery within the game.
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In a quiet room in Old Town Alexandria the students sit quietly on mats, facing an altar with mala beads and a meditation singing bowl.
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In 2017, no one would bat an eye since wellness, yoga, and meditation are ubiquitous.
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13th Century
First Known Use of meditation
13th century
MEDITATION Defined for English Language Learners
meditation
playDefinition of meditation for English Language Learners
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: the act or process of spending time in quiet thought : the act or process of meditating
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: an expression of a person's thoughts on something
MEDITATION Defined for Kids
meditation
playDefinition of meditation for Students
: the act or an instance of planning or thinking quietly
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