Definition of proposal
1 : an act of putting forward or stating something for consideration
2a : something proposed : suggestionb : offer; specifically : an offer of marriage
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Examples of proposal in a Sentence
Everyone thought the proposal made sense.
The committee is reviewing the proposal for the new restaurant.
They put forth a proposal to sell the company.
These problems have led to the proposal of a new law.
Recent Examples of proposal from the Web
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In some states, like New York, agreeing on even a basic definition of biometrics to include in the proposals was a challenge.
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The proposal included calls to allow Metro to hire more part-time employees, and allow management to fix work schedules without being subject to outside arbitration.
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The two white council members from white districts voted against the proposal.
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Mr Duterte supports autonomy, but has muddied the process with vague proposals on federalism.
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For one thing, the proposal would leave the majority of Obamacare’s taxes in place.
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The proposal to tie money to diversity goals is a change from past statements by city officials.
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Meanwhile, over lunch at the White House, President Trump asked senators to skip all or part of their August recess in order to work on another proposal to repeal and replace the ACA.
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Planners and advocates have been wrestling over whether taller buildings should be allowed along University Avenue and debating various proposals that could raise building heights to as much as 200 feet.
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First Known Use of proposal
circa 1629
PROPOSAL Defined for English Language Learners
proposal
playDefinition of proposal for English Language Learners
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: something (such as a plan or suggestion) that is presented to a person or group of people to consider
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: the act of presenting a plan, suggestion, etc., to a person or group of people
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: the act of asking someone to marry you
PROPOSAL Defined for Kids
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