suggestion
/səˈd͡ʒɛst.ʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: suggestions
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Something suggested (with subsequent adposition being for)
Noun
Examples
make a suggestion
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
Meaning · English
The act of suggesting.
Noun
Examples
Suggestion often works better than explicit demand.
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 “suggestion” mean?
Something suggested (with subsequent adposition being for)
Is “suggestion” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.