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med·​i·​ta·​tion | \ ˌme-də-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce meditation (audio) \

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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She spent the morning in meditation. Daily meditation helps clear his mind.
Recent Examples on the Web In 1968, Paul Saltzman -- who was studying transcendental meditation with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi -- unexpectedly crossed paths with the Fab Four. — John Benson, cleveland, "‘Dead’ and ‘The Artist’s Wife’ top this week’s streaming movies at Cleveland Cinemas and Cinematheque," 23 Sep. 2020 My husband just learned [transcendental meditation] as well. — Ale Russian, PEOPLE.com, "Gwyneth Paltrow and Husband Brad Falchuk Meditate Together Every Morning," 23 Sep. 2020 While it is known for meditation, Calm offers much more, noted reviewer Jess Carpenter. — Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press, "How Lincoln is helping owners sleep better, reduce anxiety," 16 Sep. 2020 That’s all meditation really is—training attention. — John Horgan, Scientific American, "How to Be a Mystical Skeptic," 15 Sep. 2020 Airbnb Experiences also shifted to online in April, when its meditation with a Buddhist monk may have appealed to people newly stressed out by COVID-19. — Kerri Westenberg, Star Tribune, "From kids' camps to pilgrimage hikes, virtual travel hits its stride," 14 Aug. 2020 His meditation was suddenly shattered by a barrage of gunshots. — oregonlive, "Portland’s deadly July: Domestic violence, suspected love triangle and gang retaliation among 15 killings," 6 Aug. 2020 Of course, there’s no one-size-fits all approach to meditation. — Jamie Ballard, Woman's Day, "Everything to Know About Mindful Walking, Your New Form of Meditation," 22 July 2020 Hsu Taylor and the Nancy Drew staff start each session with a three-minute meditation to intentionally tell their minds that work time has begun. — Nathan Mattise, Ars Technica, "TV writers, like all of us, are developing a love-hate relationship with Zoom," 21 June 2020

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First Known Use of meditation

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of meditation was in the 13th century

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30 Sep 2020

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“Meditation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meditation. Accessed 21 Oct. 2020.

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meditation

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English Language Learners Definition of meditation

: the act or process of spending time in quiet thought : the act or process of meditating
formal : an expression of a person's thoughts on something

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meditation

noun
med·​i·​ta·​tion | \ ˌme-də-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce meditation (audio) \

Kids Definition of meditation

: the act or an instance of planning or thinking quietly

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