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Stimulus

Definition:

Noun: A thing or event that evokes a specific reaction or response.

Verb: To stimulate or provoke a reaction or response.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A stimulus as a source of physical or mental activity.

Example: The loud noise acted as a stimulus, causing immediate panic among the crowd.

Sense 2:

Verb: To provide a stimulus to; to incite or motivate.

Example: The motivational speaker aimed to stimulate the audience's ambitions and encourage them to chase their dreams.

Usages:

Usage 1:

Noun: In economics, a stimulus is an action taken by the government to boost economic growth and increase demand.

Example: The government implemented a stimulus package to offset the economic downturn caused by the pandemic.

Usage 2:

Noun: In psychology, a stimulus is anything that triggers a response in an organism or a specific part of the body.

Example: The psychologist conducted experiments to determine the response of participants to various visual stimuli.

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