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Definition of evolution noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

      

    evolution

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    noun
    NAmE//ˌɛvəˈluʃn//
     
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  1. 1(biology) the gradual development of plants, animals, etc. over many years as they adapt to changes in their environment the evolution of the human species Darwin's theory of evolution
  2. 2the gradual development of something In politics he preferred evolution to revolution (= gradual development to sudden violent change).
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