Meaning & use
proposition
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A statement or suggestion put forward for consideration, discussion, or acceptance.
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The committee debated the proposition to extend the library's hours.
His business proposition promised a quick return on investment.
A note on using this word
In logic, a "proposition" specifically means a statement that can be judged true or false; in business, it often refers to a formal offer or plan.
Words with a similar meaning
proposalsuggestion
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To suggest a plan, deal, or arrangement to someone, sometimes a romantic one.
An investor approached her with a proposition to fund the startup.
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