creation
[noun]
Synonyms:
- making, conception, formation, generation, genesis, procreation
- setting up, development, establishment, formation, foundation, inception, institution, production
- invention, achievement, brainchild (informal), concoction, handiwork, magnum opus, pièce de résistance, production
- universe, cosmos, nature, world

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Creation, the
(in the Christian religion) God's act of creating the Universe, the Earth, and all living things on Earth. The story of the Creation is told in the book of Genesis in the Bible.

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cre‧a‧tion W2 AC /kriˈeɪʃən/ noun
[Word Family: noun: creation, creativity, creator, creativeness; verb: create, recreate; adverb: creatively; adjective: creative ≠ UNCREATIVE]

1. [uncountable] the act of creating something
creation of
the creation of 2,000 new jobs
the creation of a single European currency
a job creation scheme

2. [countable] something that has been created:
The dress is a stunning creation in green, gold, and white.
Most countries have systems of government that are relatively modern creations.

3. the Creation the act by God, according to the Bible, of making the universe, including the world and everything in it

4. [uncountable] literary the whole universe and all living things

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creation
noun
ADJ. employment, job | wealth
VERB + CREATION advocate, call for, propose, recommend, urge They recommended the creation of a new government agency to be responsible for the environment.
encourage, foster, support | allow for The new Act allows for the creation of vocational schools.
allow, enable | avoid, prevent | lead to

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