deposition
Pronunciation: [ˌdɛpəˈzɪʃən]
Context: “legal”
(noun) a statement that someone makes under oath, usually in front of a lawyer. It's like telling the truth about what you know in a serious situation, like a court case.
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The witness gave a clear deposition about what he saw on the night of the accident.
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Her deposition was not helpful because she couldn't remember many details.
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What did you learn from the deposition during the trial?
Context: “geology”
(noun) the process of laying down something, like dirt or rocks, in a new place. Imagine how rivers carry sand and then drop it on the riverbank; that's deposition.
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The river's deposition created a beautiful new beach over time.
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Without deposition, the shoreline would not change, and the beach would slowly disappear.
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How does deposition affect the shape of riverbanks?
Context: “science”
(noun) the act of putting down or placing something, like when ice turns into water and falls as rain. It’s about how things settle in a new spot.
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The deposition of minerals formed the stunning crystals found in caves.
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If there is no deposition, the mountains would not grow taller over the years.
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What happens during deposition in the water cycle?