Definition of the idea
: the central meaning or purpose of something : goal or intention
The whole idea of the game is to keep from getting caught. The idea is to get people to attend.
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“The idea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20idea. Accessed 23 Sep. 2021.
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