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diversion
[ dih-vur-zhuhn, -shuhn, dahy- ]
/ dɪˈvɜr ʒən, -ʃən, daɪ- /
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noun
the act of diverting or turning aside, as from a course or purpose: a diversion of industry into the war effort.
a channel made to divert the flow of water from one course to another or to direct the flow of water draining from a piece of ground.
British. a detour on a highway or road.
distraction from business, care, etc.; recreation; amusement; a pastime: Movies are his favorite diversion.
Military. a feint intended to draw off attention from the point of main attack.
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OTHER WORDS FROM diversion
pre·di·ver·sion, nounWords nearby diversion
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British Dictionary definitions for diversion
diversion
/ (daɪˈvɜːʃən) /
noun
the act of diverting from a specified course
mainly British an official detour used by traffic when a main route is closed
something that distracts from business, etc; amusement
military a feint attack designed to draw an enemy away from the main attack
Derived forms of diversion
diversional or diversionary, adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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