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decoration

The correct spelling is decoration.

How to pronounce decoration

/ˌdɛkəˈɹeɪʃən/
noun

IPA: /ˌdɛkəˈɹeɪʃən/

Say it like: Dec-ora-sho-n

The correct spelling is decoration. The act of adorning, embellishing, or honoring; ornamentation.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.The act of adorning, embellishing, or honoring; ornamentation.
  2. 2.That which adorns, enriches, or beautifies; something added by way of embellishment; ornament.
  3. 3.Specifically, any mark of honor to be worn upon the person, as a medal, cross, or ribbon of an order of knighthood, bestowed for services in war, great achievements in literature, art, etc.
  4. 4.The use of exotic sugars as decoys to distract the immune system of a host

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