Definitions for proposal
prəˈpoʊ zəlpro·pos·al

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 2 votes

1. proposalnoun

   something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)

2. marriage proposal, proposal of marriage, marriage offer, proposalnoun

   an offer of marriage

3. proposal, propositionnoun

   the act of making a proposal

   "they listened to her proposal"

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.9 / 7 votes

1. proposalnoun

   That which is proposed, or propounded for consideration or acceptance; a scheme or design; terms or conditions proposed; offer; as, to make proposals for a treaty of peace; to offer proposals for erecting a building; to make proposals of marriage.

2. proposalnoun

   The offer by a party of what he has in view as to an intended business transaction, which, with acceptance, constitutes a contract.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Proposalnoun

   Etymology: from propose.

   1. Scheme or design propounded to consideration or acceptance.

   If our proposals once again were heard,
   We should compel them to a quick result. John Milton.

   The work, you mention, will sufficiently recommend itself, when your name appears with the proposals. Joseph Addison, to Po.

   2. Offer to the mind.

   Upon the proposal of an agreeable object, a man’s choice will rather incline him to accept than refuse it. South.

   This truth is not likely to be entertained readily upon the first proposal. Francis Atterbury.

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1. proposal

   A proposal is a formal suggestion or plan put forward for consideration or discussion by others. It could be a written document presented in a business, academic, or scientific context to outline a project's goals, methods, timeline, and potential benefits. Proposals can also refer to suggestions for a potential romantic relationship or marriage.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.5 / 2 votes

1. Proposalnoun

   that which is proposed, or propounded for consideration or acceptance; a scheme or design; terms or conditions proposed; offer; as, to make proposals for a treaty of peace; to offer proposals for erecting a building; to make proposals of marriage

2. Proposalnoun

   the offer by a party of what he has in view as to an intended business transaction, which, with acceptance, constitutes a contract

WikidataRate this definition:3.7 / 3 votes

1. Proposal

   A business proposal is a written offer from a seller to a prospective buyer. Business proposals are often a key step in the complex sales process—i.e., whenever a buyer considers more than price in a purchase. A proposal puts the buyer's requirements in a context that favors the sellers products and services, and educates the buyer about the capabilities of the seller in satisfying their needs. A successful proposal results in a sale, where both parties get what they want, a win-win situation. The professional organization devoted to the advancement of the art and science of proposal development is The Association of Proposal Management Professionals.

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1. proposal

   To ask.

   The wedding proposal is from a person to another or many choose to discuss and agree their proposal together.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on May 3, 2020  

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   proposal

   To propose a solution, creation, plan or action.

   The proposal of marriage was beautiful for them both.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on January 18, 2020  

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British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'proposal' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2532

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'proposal' in Written Corpus Frequency: #1934

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'proposal' in Nouns Frequency: #397

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How to pronounce proposal?

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 proposal in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of proposal in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of proposal in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of proposal in a Sentence

1. Greek Economy Minister George Stathakis:

   It was actually included in their proposal without being on the negotiation table during the last month ... the Greek government cannot accept these new proposals.

2. Ryan Newman:

   Because the Governor must approve any congressional map passed by the Legislature, we wanted to provide our proposal as soon as possible and in a transparent manner.

3. Former Rep. John Delaney:

   Former Rep. John Delaney proposal takes health care away from a lot of people and forces Former Rep. John Delaney on some new government plan. That's a hard way to win an election.

4. Victor Gobitz:

   They were receptive ... but it's up to them to evaluate the preliminary proposal.

5. Christine Lagarde:

   We have received so many 'latest' offers, which themselves have been validated, invalidated, changed, amended, over the course of the last few days, that it's quite uncertain exactly where the latest proposal stands, i think there is a democratic process that is underway, and that should result in hopefully more clarity, less uncertainty as to what is the determination of the Greek people, and what is the authority of the Greek government.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=proposal
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Proposal
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=proposal
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proposal
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=proposal
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=proposal