deposition

noun
UK: /ˌdep.əˈzɪʃ.ən/
US: /ˌdep.əˈzɪʃ.ən/

  1. The process of giving sworn evidence.

    1. Her deposition was taken in the lawyer's office. [ ] [ ]
    2. The key witness provided a detailed deposition regarding the events of that night. [ ] [ ]

  2. The act of putting something somewhere, especially something solid such as minerals or a layer.

    1. The deposition of silt made the river shallow. [ ] [ ]
    2. The geologist studied the layers of mineral deposition in the ancient rock formation. [ ] [ ]

  3. The removal of someone important from a position of power.

    1. The deposition of the king caused unrest. [ ] [ ]
    2. The president's deposition followed the scandal, shaking the country. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

statement accumulation testimony removal sedimentation overthrow

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "deposition" in English means: The process of giving sworn evidence., The act of putting something somewhere, especially something solid such as minerals or a layer., The removal of someone important from a position of power..

The phonetic transcription of "deposition" is /ˌdep.əˈzɪʃ.ən/ in British English and /ˌdep.əˈzɪʃ.ən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "deposition": statement, accumulation, testimony, removal, sedimentation, overthrow.

Example usage of "deposition": "Her deposition was taken in the lawyer's office.". More examples on the page.