How do you pronounce deposition?

deposition is pronounced as /ˌdepəˈzɪʃən/.

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deposition

📜deposition

noun

/ˌdepəˈzɪʃən/

deposit depositor

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Meaning

the act of removing someone from office, or the process of giving sworn evidence

The action of depositing something; the laying down of matter by a natural process.

Example Sentences

The lawyer took the witness’s deposition before the trial.

River deposition leads to the formation of new landmasses.

Example Expressions

sworn deposition

Synonyms

testimony, statement, affidavit, removal, ousting, sedimentation

Entry 1

testimony, statement, affidavit, removal, ousting

Entry 2

sedimentation, removal

Antonyms

appointment, installment, erosion, depletion

Entry 1

appointment, installment

Entry 2

erosion, depletion

Collocations

give a deposition, sworn deposition, deposition hearing, deposition testimony

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