emphasis
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British pronunciation
/ˈɛmfəsˌɪs/

Definitie en betekenis van "emphasis"in het Engels

01

nadruk, accent

the degree of prominence given to a syllable or musical note, particularly regarding stress or pitch
emphasis definition and meaning
example
Voorbeelden
Her speech had the emphasis on the word " freedom. "
Haar toespraak had de nadruk op het woord "vrijheid".
02

nadruk, belang

special importance given to something over other items or considerations
example
Voorbeelden
In her closing argument, the lawyer underscored the emphasis that should be given to the eyewitness testimony over other alleged evidence.
In zijn slotpleidooi benadrukte de advocaat de nadruk die moet worden gelegd op ooggetuigenverklaringen boven ander vermeend bewijs.
03

nadruk, aanhoudendheid

intensity or forcefulness of expression
04

nadruk, beklemtoning

special and significant stress by means of position or repetition e.g.
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