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composition

[kom-puh-zish-uhn] / ˌkɒm pəˈzɪʃ ən /




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"I don't mean rainbow colors, but you know, dark browns or tan colors because that tells us something about the composition, and that tells us something about the history of the Moon."

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

They also are sensitive to environmental conditions and can change chemical composition if stored at the wrong temperatures or shaken too vigorously, increasing the risk of an immune response or decreasing their effectiveness.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

The results are used to diagnose osteoporosis, assess a person's risk of fracture and evaluate body composition.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

In 2021, she relocated to Los Angeles to teach composition at the USC Thornton School of Music, and she continues her work in and outside of the classroom.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Printmakers must usually copy onto the plate a composition that was first worked out in a drawing, whether their own or someone else’s.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson