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material

/ˈmætɪrɪəl/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does material mean?

noun, verb

A substance or mixture of substances used in the manufacture of a product, or a thing used to make or repair something. To deal with or be concerned with something.

Example

"The material used to make the chair was expensive."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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