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—
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Granville HicksExamples of meditation in a Sentence
She spent the morning in meditation.
Daily meditation helps clear his mind.
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 1 Aug. 2025
Professor Skye, who provides rambling, philosophy-laden meditations on albums that might at first seem out of the wheelhouse of an aging French lecturer, if that benevolent teacher vibe is your thing.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 31 July 2025
There are also courses covering more personal-growth topics, like learning an instrument and meditation.
—PC Magazine, 29 July 2025
Every morning starts with three Ms—matcha, movement, and meditation—and a no-fuss skin-care routine.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 29 July 2025
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“Meditation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meditation. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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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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