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  • 1disposition — dis|po|si|tion [ˌdıspəˈzıʃən] n formal 1.) [C usually singular] a particular type of character which makes someone likely to behave or react in a certain way = ↑temperament of a nervous/sociable/sensitive etc disposition (=having a nervous etc… …

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  • 2disposition — 1. noun /ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪ.ʃən,ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪ.ʃɪn/ a) The arrangement or placement of certain things The scouts reported on the disposition of the enemy troops. b) Tendency or inclination under given circumstances I have little disposition now to do as you… …

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  • 3Disposition — Dis po*si tion, n. [F. disposition, dispositio, fr. disponere to dispose; dis + ponere to place. See {Position}, and cf. {Dispone}.] 1. The act of disposing, arranging, ordering, regulating, or transferring; application; disposal; as, the… …

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  • 4disposition — 1 *disposal Analogous words: administering or administration, dispensing or dispensation (see corresponding verbs at ADMINISTER): management, direction, controlling or control, conducting or conduct (see corresponding verbs at CONDUCT):… …

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  • 5disposition — UK US /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/ noun ► [C or U] the process of selling something or formally giving it to someone: »We have no control over the disposition of the funds in that account. »Not more than 30% of a Fund s gross income can be derived from gains… …

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  • 6disposition — noun formal 1 (C) a particular type of character which makes someone more likely to behave or react in a certain way; temperament: have a cheerful/sunny disposition (=have a happy character and behave in a happy way) | people of a nervous… …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 7disposition — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ cheerful, cheery (AmE), happy, pleasant, sunny, sweet ▪ friendly ▪ gentle …

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  • 8disposition — UK [ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃ(ə)n] / US noun Word forms disposition : singular disposition plural dispositions 1) [singular] the way that someone normally thinks and behaves, that shows what type of person they are He is not known for having a warm and friendly …

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  • 9disposition — dis|po|si|tion [ ,dıspə zıʃn ] noun 1. ) singular the way that someone normally thinks and behaves, that shows what type of person they are: He is not known for having a warm and friendly disposition. of a nervous disposition: This movie is not… …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 10Disposition effect — The disposition effect is an anomaly discovered in behavioral finance. It relates to the tendency of investors to sell shares whose price has increased, while keeping assets that have dropped in value.[1] Investors are less willing to recognize… …

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