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relation

noun (CONNECTION)
 
 
/rɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

Definition

B2 [U] the connection or similarity between two things: The relation between the original book and this new film is very faint. She bears no relation to (= she is not similar to) her brother.Linking and relatingRegarding and concerning in/with relation to sth B2 in connection with something: She used the map to discover where she was in relation to her surroundings.Linking and relatingRegarding and concerningRegarding and concerningLinking and relating
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