Manifest
/ˈmænɪˌfɛst/
Definitions
- (adj.) Clear or obvious to the eye or mind.
The judge noted the manifest error in the contract.
- (v.) To display or show (a quality or feeling) by one's acts or appearance; to demonstrate.
The defendant's remorse manifested during the trial.
- (n.) A document listing the cargo, passengers, or contents of a shipment or vehicle.
The customs officer reviewed the ship's manifest.
Forms
- manifests
- manifested
- manifesting
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Commentary
As an adjective, 'manifest' emphasizes clarity and obviousness, useful in legal findings; as a verb, it denotes demonstration of qualities; as a noun, it refers to shipment documentation, highlighting the term's versatility.
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