deposition

noun

ˌde-pə-ˈzi-shən How to pronounce deposition (audio)
Definition of depositionnext
as in sediment
matter that settles to the bottom of a body of liquid several types of deposition on the bottom of the lake

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Recent Examples of deposition Workers line each deposition hole with compressed bentonite clay blocks before inserting the copper containers. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026 The states, meanwhile, are seeking additional time to obtain documents and take depositions from Paramount executives. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 31 July 2026 The official transcript of George Jones’ deposition was sealed, barring it from being accessed by the public. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026 Now that the judge has found that the taking under the aegis of the town's charter wasn't constitutional, the rest of the claims in the lawsuit will move forward, as will discovery and depositions. — Wheeler Cowperthwaite, The Providence Journal, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for deposition
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  1. sediment
  2. deposit
  3. silt
Noun
  • Fishing boats were stranded ashore, infrastructure was damaged and homes were surrounded by sediment left by receding waters.
    — Yacob Herin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Initially, Republican officials in several rural Maryland jurisdictions, under the banner of the Clean Chesapeake Coalition, challenged the deal, as they had long been aggrieved by sediment overflow events from the at-capacity dam in Cecil County.
    — Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of sediment
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  • The bank then converts that spending into market share gains across deposits, credit cards, capital markets and banking.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2026
  • These credit cards are opened with a one-time deposit that serves as collateral.
    — Adriana Morga, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of deposit
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  • As the waters receded in some areas, many families returned to homes buried under thick layers of silt, adding to the challenges of recovery.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Operating continuously beneath complex sub-river geology of riverbed silt and sand, the shield machine operated without intermediate access shafts.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026
Definition of silt

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