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as·pi·ra·tion  audio  (sp-rshn) KEY 

NOUN:
  1. Expulsion of breath in speech.
  2. Linguistics
    1. The pronunciation of a consonant with an aspirate.
    2. A speech sound produced with an aspirate.
  3. The act of breathing in; inhalation.
  4. Medicine The process of removing fluids or gases from the body with a suction device.
    1. A strong desire for high achievement.
    2. An object of such desire; an ambition.



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