association

/əˌsoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/
noun
  1. A group of people organized for a common purpose; an organization or club.
    • She joined the American Medical Association to network with other doctors.
    • The neighborhood association meets every month to discuss local issues.
    • The student association organized a charity fundraiser for the homeless shelter.
  2. A mental connection between ideas, feelings, or experiences.
    • The smell of fresh bread has a strong association with my grandmother's kitchen.
    • For many people, the color red has an association with danger or excitement.
    • The therapist helped him break the negative association between public speaking and fear.
  3. The act of spending time with someone or being connected to a person or group.
    • Long association with the team made him feel like part of a family.
    • The company ended its association with the celebrity after the scandal.
    • His association with the charity helped raise thousands of dollars.
  4. A connection or relationship between two things, such as events, qualities, or ideas.
    • There is no proven association between the vaccine and the side effects.
    • The association between poverty and crime is complex and not always direct.
    • Studies show a strong association between exercise and good health.
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