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interaction
This word can be used as both a countable and an uncountable noun. When talking about the general concept of communication, it is often uncountable. In scientific contexts, it refers to how two substances or forces affect each other. In social contexts, it refers to people talking or spending time together.
💬Casual Conversation
🎬Tuesday afternoon, Sarah is at her desk pretending to be in a deep-focus zone while David is in his office.
David Smith
We need more organic interaction on the new landing page. Think outside the box.
Sarah
I'm totally burnt out. Can this wait until I've had another latte?
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David uses the corporate buzzword 'interaction' to describe user engagement on a website, while Sarah uses the idiom 'burnt out' to express her extreme exhaustion and reluctance to take on more work.