Definitions for activity
ækˈtɪv ɪ tiac·tiv·i·ty

Princeton's WordNet(2.80 / 5 votes)Rate this definition:

1. activitynoun

   any specific behavior

   "they avoided all recreational activity"

2. action, activity, activenessnoun

   the state of being active

   "his sphere of activity"; "he is out of action"

3. bodily process, body process, bodily function, activitynoun

   an organic process that takes place in the body

   "respiratory activity"

4. activitynoun

   (chemistry) the capacity of a substance to take part in a chemical reaction

   "catalytic activity"

5. natural process, natural action, action, activitynoun

   a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)

   "the action of natural forces"; "volcanic activity"

6. activeness, activitynoun

   the trait of being active; moving or acting rapidly and energetically

   "the level of activity declines with age"

Wiktionary(4.00 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. activitynoun

   The state or quality of being active; nimbleness; agility; vigorous action or operation; energy; active force; as, an increasing variety of human activities.

   Pit row was abuzz with activity.

   Etymology: From activité, from activitas.

2. activitynoun

   something done as an action or a movement

   The activity for the morning was a walk to the store.

   Etymology: From activité, from activitas.

3. activitynoun

   something done for pleasure or entertainment, especially one involving movement or an excursion.

   Quilting can be a fun activity.

   Etymology: From activité, from activitas.

4. activitynoun

   Use (of internet, playstation, bank account etc.)

   Etymology: From activité, from activitas.

Webster Dictionary(3.50 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Activitynoun

   the state or quality of being active; nimbleness; agility; vigorous action or operation; energy; active force; as, an increasing variety of human activities

The Standard Electrical Dictionary(4.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Activity

   The rate of doing work; the work done per second by any expenditure of energy. The activity of a horse-power is 550 foot lbs. per second, or 746 volt-coulombs per second. The practical electric unit is the volt-ampere, often called the watt. (Sec Energy, Electric.)

Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms(2.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. activity

   1. A unit, organization, or installation performing a function or mission, e.g., reception center, redistribution center, naval station, naval shipyard. 2. A function, mission, action, or collection of actions. Also called ACT. See also establishment.

Dictionary of Nautical Terms(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. activity

   The virtue of acting. The sphere of activity is the surrounding space to which the efficacy of a body extends, as the attraction of the magnet.

Military Dictionary and Gazetteer(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. activity

   In a military sense, denotes attention, labor, diligence, and study.

Editors Contribution(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. activity

   A form of action or rate of work.

   The business activity level was moderate and the crew were providing a very efficient service which we were all united in delivering together.

   Submitted by MaryC on April 2, 2020  

2. activity

   Energetic effort to do

   The activities are easy, simple and joyful and always good fun.

   Submitted by MaryC on February 12, 2020  

Matched Categories

1. • Act
   • Capability
   • Chemistry
   • State
   • Trait

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'activity' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #831

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'activity' in Written Corpus Frequency: #1881

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'activity' in Nouns Frequency: #139

How to pronounce activity?

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 activity in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of activity in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of activity in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of activity in a Sentence

1. Thursday Lockhart:

   It’s too early to sound the 'all clear,' elevated and protracted uncertainty will not help growth prospects of an economy constrained by low business fixed investment...Uncertainty that reduces business fixed investment activity is not helpful.

2. Rob Brown:

   The big swing factor this year would be M&A activity, we see more of that type of activity in a low growth environment. That could help in terms of issuance volumes.

3. Jerome Salomon:

   This is because of a progressive return to activity.

4. Ian Maidment:

   Many medicines have this activity, and I think the key things from our finding is that it probably shifts the balance looking at risks versus benefits, but patients, don't suddenly stop medications. Carry on as usual, and if you're concerned, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

5. Maria Montessori:

   The teacher must derive not only the capacity, but the desire, to observe natural phenomena. In our system, she must become a passive, much more than an active, influence, and her passivity shall be composed of anxious scientific curiosity and of absolute respect for the phenomenon which she wishes to observe. The teacher must understand and feel her position of observer: the activity must lie in the phenomenon.

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