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joint

Pronunciation: [/d͡ʒɔɪnt/]

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joint: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use joint in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “anatomy”

(noun) a place where two bones meet in the body. Joints allow your body to move in different ways, like bending your elbow or knee.

Example

My knee joint allows me to bend and straighten my leg.

Example

He injured his wrist joint and couldn't move it properly.

Example

Can you name a joint in your body that helps you move your arm?

Context: “business”

(noun) a place where two things are connected or come together. In business, a joint can refer to a business collaboration or partnership.

Example

The two companies formed a joint venture to develop a new product together.

Example

The lack of communication caused a breakdown in their joint project.

Example

How do companies benefit from forming a joint partnership?

Context: “describing two things together”

(adjective) used to describe things that are shared, combined, or done together by two or more people. When things are joint, they are done or owned by more than one person.

Example

They have a joint bank account for their shared expenses.

Example

She decided not to participate in the joint project with her classmates.

Example

What does it mean to have a joint responsibility with someone?

How to pronounce joint

Pronunciation: [/d͡ʒɔɪnt/]

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