Definition of proposal Proposal

/pɹʌpowˈzʌl/ - [prupowzul] - pro•pos•al

We found 10 definitions of proposal from 6 different sources.

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What does proposal mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: proposals

proposal - something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
  subject matter, message, content, substance a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled; "he sent a three-word message"
  advice a proposal for an appropriate course of action
  counterproposal a proposal offered as an alternative to an earlier proposal
  hypothesis a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena; "a scientific hypothesis that survives experimental testing becomes a scientific theory"; "he proposed a fresh theory of alkalis that later was accepted in chemical practices"
  proffer, proposition, suggestion a task to be dealt with; "securing adequate funding is a time-consuming proposition"
  introduction the act of beginning something new; "they looked forward to the debut of their new product line"
  re-introduction a proposal of something previously rejected; "they avoided a re-introduction of the old terminology"
proposal - the act of making a proposal; "they listened to her proposal"
  proposition
  speech act the use of language to perform some act
proposal - an offer of marriage
  marriage proposal, proposal of marriage, marriage offer
  offer, offering something offered (as a proposal or bid); "noteworthy new offerings for investors included several index funds"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • proposal (Noun)
    That which is proposed, or propounded for consideration or acceptance; a scheme or design; terms or conditions proposed; offer; as, to make proposals for a treaty of peace; to offer proposals for erecting a building; to make proposals of marriage.
  • proposal (Noun)
    The offer by a party of what he has in view as to an intended business transaction, which, with acceptance, constitutes a contract.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • proposal (n.)
    That which is proposed, or propounded for consideration or acceptance; a scheme or design; terms or conditions proposed; offer; as, to make proposals for a treaty of peace; to offer proposals for erecting a building; to make proposals of marriage.
  • proposal (n.)
    The offer by a party of what he has in view as to an intended business transaction, which, with acceptance, constitutes a contract.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • proposal
    The act of asking a person for their hand in marriage.

Wikipedia Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • A Proposal is when people suggest an idea. It is usually used when someone suggests an idea of marriage, when they ask the person they like to marry them.

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