proposal
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: proposals
Sense 1
Something which is proposed, or offered for consideration or acceptance. — A scheme or design.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Something which is proposed, or offered for consideration or acceptance. — The terms or conditions proposed.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “proposal” mean?
Something which is proposed, or offered for consideration or acceptance. — A scheme or design.
Is “proposal” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.