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ex⋅cur⋅sion
[ik-skur-zhuh
n, -shuh
n]
–noun
| 1. | a short trip or outing to some place, usually for a special purpose and with the intention of a prompt return: a pleasure excursion; a scientific excursion. |
| 2. | a trip on a train, ship, etc., at a reduced rate: weekend excursions to mountain resorts. |
| 3. | the group of persons making such a journey: an excursion of tourists. |
| 4. | a deviation or digression: excursions into futile philosophizing. |
| 5. | Physics. the displacement of a body or a point from a mean position or neutral value, as in an oscillation. |
| 6. | an accidental increase in the power level of a reactor, usually forcing its emergency shutdown. |
| 7. | Machinery.
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| 8. | Obsolete. a sally or raid. |
–verb (used without object)
| 9. | to go on or take an excursion. |
–adjective
| 10. | of, pertaining to, or intended for use on excursions: an excursion fare; an excursion bus. |
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