Meaning & use

interaction

noun·Academic

A mutual or reciprocal action or exchange between two or more people, groups, or things.

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Daily interaction with customers helped her improve her communication skills quickly.

Scientists studied the interaction between the two chemicals under different temperatures.

A note on using this word

Interaction is often used with 'between' or 'with' and applies broadly, from social conversation to physical or chemical effects between substances.

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