behavior
behavior /bɪˈheɪvjɝ/
noun
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()
[American]
Manner of acting or controlling yourself
(
behaviour
[Canadian, British] , doings
, conduct
, behavior
[American] )
manner of acting or controlling yourself
The child's behavior in class improved after the teacher's intervention.
The child's behavior in class improved after the teacher's intervention.
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()
[American]
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
(
behaviour
[Canadian, British] , demeanour
[Canadian, British] , deportment
, behavior
[American] , conduct
, demeanor
[American] )
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
His behavior at the party was inappropriate and disrespectful.
His behavior at the party was inappropriate and disrespectful.
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()
[American]
The action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
(
behaviour
[Canadian, British] , behavior
[American] )
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
The behavior of small particles can be studied in experiments
the behavior of small particles can be studied in experiments
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[American]
(psychology) the aggregate of the responses, reactions or movements made by an organism in any situation
(
behavior
[American] , behaviour
[Canadian, British] )
(psychology) the aggregate of the responses, reactions or movements made by an organism in any situation