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Examples of interaction in a Sentence
she guessed from the friendly interaction that they were close to the other parents in the organization
Recent Examples on the Web
Siri gains a new design that looks somehow more central to the iPhone experience and will offer a more intuitive interaction.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
The complexity of cannabinoid pharmacology necessitates rigorous research to establish effective dosing, safety profiles and potential interactions with other medications.
—Calvin Rasode, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
Because of this interaction, people who take certain medications, such as some statins for high cholesterol and some antibiotics, are advised to avoid grapefruit juice.14
Metoprolol does not interact with grapefruit juice.
—Karen Berger, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 25 Oct. 2024
Baron Cohen starred in 2006's Borat as the fictional Kazakhstani journalist who travels throughout the U.S. to make a documentary, with the film featuring real-life interactions with Americans.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1832, in the meaning defined above
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“Interaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interaction. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
interaction
noun
in·ter·ac·tion
ˌint-ə-ˈrak-shən
: the action or influence of people, groups, or things on one another
Medical Definition
interaction
noun
in·ter·ac·tion
ˌint-ə-ˈrak-shən
: mutual or reciprocal action or influence
interaction of the heart and lungs
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Britannica English: Translation of interaction for Arabic Speakers
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