manifestation

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Medicine Technical

n. a sign or symptom that shows you have a specific disease.

n. the observable symptoms or clinical conditions resulting from a specific disease or disorder.

“A skin rash is often the first manifestation of this particular allergy.”

“Clinicians must remain vigilant, as the neurological manifestations of the virus may not appear until weeks after the initial infection.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Informal · Slang

n. the practice of using positive thinking and focus to try to make your goals come true.

n. the practice of bringing something into one's life through focused intent, belief, and visualization.

“She believes that her new job is a result of daily manifestation and hard work.”

“The influencer's latest book focuses on the intersection of manifestation techniques and traditional goal-setting strategies.”

C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Technical · British English

n. patterns or stickers on glass doors so that people do not walk into them by accident.

n. decorative or functional markings applied to large sheets of glass to ensure they are visible to pedestrians.

“The office manager ordered frosted manifestation for the new glass partitions to prevent accidents.”

“Building regulations require manifestation on full-height glass entrance doors to mitigate the risk of accidental collisions.”