environment
ɛnˈvaɪrənmənt
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Definition of environment - Reverso English Dictionary

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Noun

1.
naturethe natural world including land, sea, and air
  • We must protect the environment from pollution.
ecosystem habitat surroundings
2.
surroundingsthe surroundings and influences on a particular item
  • The environment of the school affects student learning.
habitat surroundings
3.
technologyTECH.the software and hardware context of a computer systemTECH.
  • The development environment needs an update.
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Expressions with environment

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result of external factors
Her success is a product of her environment, benefiting from supportive mentors and resources.
situation with many tasks to handle
She thrives in a busy environment where she can multitask.
moving to a different place or setting
A change of environment can be refreshing.
place where one feels relaxed and at ease
The library provides a comfortable environment for studying.
in a place where something naturally occurs
The plant grows best in a natural environment.
world of air water land and living things not made by humans
Pollution is damaging the natural environment in this region.

Origin of environment

French, environ (surround)

Terms with environment included in their meaning

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environment
location with little or no noise
learning space
environment in which teaching and learning take place
environment
physical world collectively, including plants, animals, landscapes
environment
the state of being polluted
environment
water suitable for drinking
weather
elevated level of heat in the environment
noisyadj.
environment
full of or characterized by noise
tranquility
peaceful and calm environment

Examples of environment in a sentence

  • Changes in the environment affect wildlife.
  • The environment in the office is very collaborative.
  • A supportive environment can boost creativity.
  • The testing environment is not functioning properly.
  • We need a secure environment for the new software.

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  1. French:environnement, système, ...
  2. German:Umwelt, Umgebung, ...
  3. Italian:ambiente, contesto, ...
  4. Spanish:medio ambiente, entorno, ...
  5. Portuguese:ambiente, ...
  6. Chinese:环境, 周围环境, ...
  7. Japanese:環境, ...
  8. Arabic:بِيئَة, مُحيط, ...
  9. Hebrew:סְבִיבָה, מַעֲרֶכֶת הַפְעָלָה, ...
  10. Russian:окружающая среда, окружение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:довкілля, оточення, ...
  12. Hindi:पर्यावरण, सिस्टम संदर्भ, ...
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