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Meanings of generation in English

Portuguese
geração
Catalan
generació
Spanish
generación

All the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age.

geração
Portuguese
geração
Catalan
generació
Spanish
generación

The act of producing offspring or multiplying by such production.

geração
Spanish
generación

A coming into being.

generación
Russian
поколение
Portuguese
geração
Spanish
generación
Catalan
generació

Division of elementary particles.

поколение
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Examples for "genesis"
Examples for "genesis"
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Conclusion: Cases of cardiac involvement in TMA of various genesis are presented.
Pubmed
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Dr Smith said the dam's genesis was a severe drought in 2001.
Radio NZ
3
Another possibility is what Pilcher calls n=2: a second genesis of life.
The Guardian
4
This presentation will discuss the genesis and start-up period of the journal.
Workshop on Electronic Texts: Proceedings, 9-10 June 1992
5
From this position indeed the genesis of the gorge is clearly revealed.
Fragments of Science: A Series of Detached Essays, Addresses, an...
Usage of generation in English
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The Trust said her compositions continue to inspire a new generation today.
Radio NZ
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But each generation must ask the question anew: what is Irish food?
The Irish Times
3
Iran says its nuclear work is solely for peaceful power generation purposes.
Reuters
4
Britain is set to build a new generation of nuclear power plants.
Reuters
5
Meet a new generation of young people striving to protect their history.
BBC
6
By contrast, renewable energy is dominating new investment in power generation worldwide.
The South African
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At Langley a new generation of case officers was coming of age.
Ghost wars
8
The Company operates through two segments: Power generation and Associated business activities.
Reuters
9
Tehran says its nuclear activities are for power generation and medical research.
Reuters
10
Local democracy education in Northland schools would help educate the younger generation.
Radio NZ
11
They are also used in the water purification and power generation industries.
Reuters
12
Others hope a new generation of leaders could yet grasp the nettle.
The Guardian
13
In second- and third-generation family businesses, only 12 per cent will survive.
The Irish Times
14
The Energy Solution segment is involved in cogeneration and solar power generation.
Reuters
15
The oil exporter says its nuclear programme is only for power generation.
The Irish Times
16
Use of these resources adds to a whole second generation of problems.
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Ireland
Common
South Africa
Common
New Zealand
Common
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