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engagement

The correct spelling is engagement.

How to pronounce engagement

/ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ.mənt/
noun

IPA: /ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ.mənt/

Say it like: Eng-aje-men-t

The correct spelling is engagement. An appointment, especially to speak or perform. For example: "The lecturer has three speaking engagements this week."

Usage Examples

The lecturer has three speaking engagements this week.

Check the gears for full engagement before turning the handle.

We are enjoying a long engagement, but haven't yet set a date.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.An appointment, especially to speak or perform.
  2. 2.Connection or attachment.
  3. 3.(by extension, about human emotional state) The feeling of being compelled, drawn in, connected to what is happening, interested in what will happen next.
  4. 4.The period of time when marriage is planned or promised.
  5. 5.In any situation of conflict, an actual instance of active hostilities.

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