Definitions for behavior
bɪˈheɪv yərbe·hav·ior

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 13 votes

1. behavior, behaviour, conduct, doingsnoun

   manner of acting or controlling yourself

2. behavior, behaviournoun

   the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances

   "the behavior of small particles can be studied in experiments"

3. demeanor, demeanour, behavior, behaviour, conduct, deportmentnoun

   (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people

4. behavior, behaviournoun

   (psychology) the aggregate of the responses or reactions or movements made by an organism in any situation

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 7 votes

1. behaviornoun

   The way a living creature behaves or acts.

2. behaviornoun

   The way a device or system operates.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Behavior

   Behavior (American English) or behaviour (British English) is the range of actions and mannerisms made by individuals, organisms, systems or artificial entities in some environment. These systems can include other systems or organisms as well as the inanimate physical environment. It is the computed response of the system or organism to various stimuli or inputs, whether internal or external, conscious or subconscious, overt or covert, and voluntary or involuntary.Taking a behavior informatics perspective, a behavior consists of actor, operation, interactions, and their properties. This can be represented as a behavior vector.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. behavior

   Behavior refers to the actions, reactions, or conduct of individuals or groups in response to certain situations or stimuli. It encompasses a wide range of observable activities, including gestures, speech, facial expressions, body movements, and even internal processes such as thoughts and emotions. Behavior is influenced by a combination of internal factors such as personality, beliefs, and values, as well as external factors such as social norms, culture, and environmental conditions. It is an essential aspect of human and animal interaction and plays a significant role in shaping relationships, communication, and the overall functioning of individuals and societies.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.6 / 15 votes

1. Behaviornoun

   manner of behaving, whether good or bad; mode of conducting one's self; conduct; deportment; carriage; -- used also of inanimate objects; as, the behavior of a ship in a storm; the behavior of the magnetic needle

WikidataRate this definition:3.7 / 43 votes

1. Behavior

   Behavior or behaviour is the range of actions and mannerisms made by organisms, systems, or artificial entities in conjunction with their environment, which includes the other systems or organisms around as well as the physical environment. It is the response of the system or organism to various stimuli or inputs, whether internal or external, conscious or subconscious, overt or covert, and voluntary or involuntary.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:2.5 / 8 votes

1. Behavior

   The observable response a person makes to any situation.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. behavior

   A responsible, mature and ethical way of behaving.

   Their behavior was excellent and it showed.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on February 13, 2020  

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   behavior

   To act a specific way.

   The behavior of the children at school is so respectful.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on July 10, 2020  

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1. Behavior

   Behavior vs. Behaviour -- In this Grammar.com article you will learn the differences between the words Behavior and Behaviour.

Matched Categories

1. • Action
   • Activity
   • Psychology
   • Trait

How to pronounce behavior?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say behavior in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of behavior in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of behavior in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of behavior in a Sentence

1. Lindsey Boylan:

   From the beginning, I simply asked that the Governor stop his abusive behavior, it became abundantly clear he was unable to do that, instead attacking and blaming victims until the end. It is a tragedy that so many stood by and watched these abuses happen.

2. Catherine Falconer:

   Type 2 diabetes is commonly associated with an obesogenic lifestyle, including low levels of physical activity. For some people with type 2 diabetes, mobility issues may prevent them from achieving sufficient physical activity, but for others it may be a result of behavior and environmental factors.

3. Cal Fire:

   These strong winds increased fire behavior dramatically along the northern area of the fire.

4. Cynthia Marshall:

   I had to send a message that we were serious about what was going on there. That we would model zero tolerance for inappropriate behavior and for false allegations as well.

5. Jens Stoltenberg:

   We are ready to help, but they have to request it – so we will not send in troops and we will not do any activities in Libya at all without a request from the Libyan government. Britain has provisionally offered to contribute 1,000 troops to an Italian-led training mission. Stoltenberg also condemned flyby of Russian warplanes in the Baltic Sea over a US Navy destroyer that took place Monday. He called Russia’s behavior.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=behavior
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Behavior
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Behavior
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/behavior
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=behavior