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excursion

[ ik-skur-zhuhn, -shuhn ]

noun

  1. a short trip or outing to some place, usually for a special purpose and with the intention of a prompt return:

    a pleasure excursion; a scientific excursion.

  2. a trip on a train, ship, etc., at a reduced rate:

    weekend excursions to mountain resorts.

  3. the group of persons making such a journey:

    an excursion of tourists.

  4. a deviation or digression:

    excursions into futile philosophizing.

  5. Physics. the displacement of a body or a point from a mean position or neutral value, as in an oscillation.
  6. an accidental increase in the power level of a reactor, usually forcing its emergency shutdown.
  7. Machinery.
    1. the range of stroke of any moving part.
    2. the stroke itself.
  8. Obsolete. a sally or raid.


verb (used without object)

  1. to go on or take an excursion.

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or intended for use on excursions:

    an excursion fare; an excursion bus.

excursion

/ -Ê’É™n; ɪkˈskÉœËʃən /

noun

  1. a short outward and return journey, esp for relaxation, sightseeing, etc; outing
  2. a group of people going on such a journey
  3. modifier of or relating to special reduced rates offered on certain journeys by rail

    an excursion ticket

  4. a digression or deviation; diversion

    an excursion into politics

  5. (formerly) a raid or attack
  6. physics
    1. a movement from an equilibrium position, as in an oscillation
    2. the magnitude of this displacement
  7. the normal movement of a movable bodily organ or part from its resting position, such as the lateral movement of the lower jaw
  8. machinery the locus of a point on a moving part, esp the deflection of a whirling shaft
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of excursion1

First recorded in 1565–75, excursion is from the Latin word ±ð³æ³¦³Ü°ù²õ¾±Å²Ô- (stem of ±ð³æ³¦³Ü°ù²õ¾±Å ). See excursus, -ion
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of excursion1

C16: from Latin ±ð³æ³¦³Ü°ù²õ¾±Å an attack, from excurrere to run out, from currere to run
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These moon landing excursions only lasted a few days, at most.

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If they all make it out of this trip alive, I don’t think this unpleasant excursion will end anything.

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But the frequency of such incidents raise big questions about safety measures employed by local authorities, in such popular tourist sea excursion areas, and whether or not proper safety checks are being carried out.

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The excursion ended in tragedy Wednesday morning when the boy was found dead inside a Santa Ana hotel room.

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