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How to pronounce principle
Say it like this: /ˈpɹɪn.sɪ.pəl/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does principle mean?
nounA fundamental assumption, fundamental law or guiding belief.
“We need some sort of principles to reason from.”
A rule used to choose among solutions to a problem.
“The principle of least privilege holds that a process should only receive the permissions it needs.”
Moral rule or aspect.
“I don't doubt your principles.”
verbTo equip with principles; to establish, or fix, in certain principles; to impress with any tenet or rule of conduct.
“Let an enthusiast be principled that he or his teacher is inspired.”
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