Definition of topic
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Examples of topic in a Sentence
He is comfortable discussing a wide range of topics.
topics such as health and fitness
Recent Examples of topic from the Web
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The annual SEC Meetings begin this week in Destin, Fla., with a number of hot football topics on the agenda.
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Climate and trade were the two main issue of contention between the United States and other members at the G-7 summit of major economies in Sicily last week, and the topics look set to flare up again soon.
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But that explanation raises similar issues: If that was the topic, why would Kushner want to cut out U.S. officials?
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Topics covered included the current threat assessment of the pipeline, the layout of current security assets and persons of interest.
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Counter-terrorism Drafts of the communique as of Friday were due to address topics such as migration and gender equality.
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Core topics discussed at the training include basic botany, soils and fertilizers, vegetables, woody ornamental plants, fruits, insects and disease diagnosis, pesticide safety and perennials.
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In the Middle East, Mr. Trump skirted the difficult topics of human rights.
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His steadfast devotion to covering polarizing topics has quickly gained him an audience of likeminded followers.
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Origin and Etymology of topic
Latin Topica Topics (work by Aristotle), from Greek Topika, from topika, neuter plural of topikos of a place, of a topos, from topos place, topos
First Known Use: circa 1569
TOPIC Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of topic for English Language Learners
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: someone or something that people talk or write about
TOPIC Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of topic for Students
: the subject of something that is being discussed or has been written or thought about She didn't like talking about it and tried to change the topic.
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