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    apology
    /əˈpɒlədʒi/

    noun

    • 1. a regretful acknowledgement of an offence or failure: "we owe you an apology" Similar expression of regretone's regretsamende honorableinformal:apols
    • 2. a very poor or inadequate example of: "we were shown into an apology for a bedroom" Similar travesty ofexcuse forinadequate example ofpoor imitation of

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › apologyApology Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of APOLOGY is an admission of error or discourtesy accompanied by an expression of regret. How to use apology in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Apology.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishAPOLOGY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    APOLOGY definition: 1. an act of saying that you are sorry for something wrong you have done: 2. a message politely…. Learn more.

  4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishapology noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of apology noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. [countable, uncountable] apology (to somebody) (for something) a word or statement saying sorry for something that has been done wrong or that causes a problem. You owe him an apology for what you said. We should like to offer our apologies for the delay to your flight today.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishAPOLOGY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    An apology is something that you say or write in order to tell someone that you are sorry that you have hurt them or caused trouble for them. I didn't get an apology. We received a letter of apology. He made a public apology for the team's performance. If you offer or make your apologies, you apologize.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › apologyApology - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    An apology is what you say or do when you want to let someone know (or fool them into thinking) that you regret something. An apology is nice, but chocolates or large bundles of cash are nicer. Always.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › apologyApology - definition of apology by The Free Dictionary

    An acknowledgment expressing regret or asking pardon for a fault or offense: Please accept my apology for being so late. 2. a. A formal justification or defense. b. An explanation or excuse: "The consequence of those measures will be the best apology for my conduct" (Daniel Defoe). 3.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishapology noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of apology noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. [countable, uncountable] apology (to somebody) (for something) a word or statement saying sorry for something that has been done wrong or that causes a problem to offer/make/demand/accept an apology You owe him an apology for what you said.

  9. www.oed.com › dictionary › apology_napology, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

    Defence against or refutation of criticism; justification, support, vindication. Obsolete. The action of maintaining a cause or defending it from hostile attack; vindication. archaic. The pleading off from a charge or imputation, whether expressed, implied, or only conceived as possible; defence of a person, or vindication of an…

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishAPOLOGY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary - Cambridge ...

    APOLOGY definition: something you say or write to say that you are sorry about something you have done: . Learn more.

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryAPOLOGY definition in American English - Collins Online ...

    An apology is something that you say or write in order to tell someone that you are sorry that you have hurt them or caused trouble for them. I didn't get an apology. We received a letter of apology.