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Definition of "echo" []
- Repetition of a sound by reflection of sound waves from a surface. (noun)
- The sound produced in this manner. (noun)
- A repetition or an imitation: a fashion that is an echo of an earlier style. (noun)
- A remnant or vestige: found echoes of past civilizations while examining artifacts in the Middle East. (noun)
- One who imitates another, as in opinions, speech, or dress. (noun)
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Use "echo" in a sentence
- "Luckily, I found this script from Travis: @echo off echo * IMPORTANT* echo This will kill all open instances of Notepad. echo To cancel, end this batch file now (ctrl+c), ..."
- "But after a week or two of negative reviews of his performance from commentators across the political spectrum - this is the sort of thing that begets the term "echo chamber" - the debate's effect on Mr. Perry was very much amplified, and he lost 10 or 15 points in the polls."
- "Those who support the name echo the argument made by fans of other teams with American Indian mascots - that it is part of the school's heritage and is a sign of respect that honors proud American Indian traditions."