 affiliation |
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| 1. | [ noun ] a social or business relationship | |
| Synonyms: | association tie tie-up | |
| Examples: | : "a valuable financial affiliation" "he was sorry he had to sever his ties with other members of the team" "many close associations with England" |
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| Related terms: | relationship bind affiliate affiliate | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the act of becoming formally connected or joined | |
| Examples: | : "welcomed the affiliation of the research center with the university" |
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| Related terms: | association reaffiliation affiliate | |
| Similar spelling: |
affiliate affiliated |
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