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manifestation

noun
manifestation pronunciation English ˌmænɪfeˈsteɪʃn manifestation pronunciation American ˌmænɪfeˈsteɪʃn
(formal)
 
1 [countable, uncountable] manifestation (of something) an event, action or thing that is a sign that something exists or is happening; the act of appearing as a sign that something exists or is happeningThe riots are a clear manifestation of the people's discontent.Some manifestation of your concern would have been appreciated.2 [countable] an appearance of a ghost or spiritThe church is the site of a number of supernatural manifestations.