meditation
noun
med·i·ta·tion
ˌme-də-ˈtā-shən 
1
: a discourse intended to express its author's reflections or to guide others in contemplation
2
: the act or process of meditating
… the meditation out of which this novel has come.—
Granville Hicks
Granville HicksExamples of meditation in a Sentence
She spent the morning in meditation.
Daily meditation helps clear his mind.
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Hannah Seligson, Vanity Fair, 12 Feb. 2026
The monks practice and teach Vipassana meditation, an ancient Indian technique taught by the Buddha that focuses on breath and the mind-body connection.
—CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
The Village Church invites everyone to join the community on Thursday evenings leading up to Easter for a time of worship and meditation in the church’s Briggs Chapel, located at 6225 Paseo Delicias.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara, who has led the group, will also lead a loving-kindness meditation session at George Washington University.
—Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Meditation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meditation. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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meditation
noun
med·i·ta·tion
ˌmed-ə-ˈtā-shən
: the act or an instance of meditating
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