Expression | Mean of expression in English Dictionary

/ɪkˈsprɛʃən/

• Noun
• the act of making your thoughts, feelings, etc., known by speech, writing, or some other method
1. freedom of expression [=freedom to say and show what you feel and believe]
2. Dance is a form of artistic/creative expression.
3. She is always looking for new ways to give expression to [=to express] her ideas.
4. Her competitive spirit found expression [=was expressed] in sports.
5. an expression of affection
6. expressions of anger
• a word or phrase
1. a slang expression
2. He uses some very odd expressions.
3. The expression “to make fun of” means “to ridicule.”
4. When you first told me your plan, I thought you were, pardon the expression, crazy.
5. I'm so glad that you've decided to join us. In fact, I'm tickled pink, (if you'll) excuse the expression.
• the way someone's face looks that shows emotions and feelings
1. Judging from her expression, I think the gift was a complete surprise.
2. We saw his expression change from angry/anger to sad/sadness.
3. facial expressions
4. She wore/had a smug expression.

• a way of doing something (such as speaking or singing) that shows emotions and feelings
1. I told him to read the poem with more expression.
• a symbol or a combination of symbols and signs representing a quantity or process
1. 10₃ is an exponential expression.