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| en·vi·ron·ment [ in vrənmənt, in v ərnmənt ] (plural en·vi·ron·ments) |
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1. surrounding influences: all the external factors influencing the life and activities of people, plants, and animals
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2. natural world: the natural world, especially when it is regarded as being at risk from the harmful influences of human activities
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3. set of conditions: a set of external conditions, especially those affecting a particular activity
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usually in combination
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 the home environment
 a stimulating learning environment
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4. comput computing framework: a framework within which a computer, program, or user operates
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