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Italian

svolgimento

/zvol.dʒiˈmen.to/noun · masculineC1
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Meaning

course, development

  • the way an event unfolds or progresses
  • the body or main development of a school essay or task

In a sentence

Lo svolgimento della riunione è stato tranquillo.

The meeting proceeded smoothly.

Non conosciamo ancora l'esatto svolgimento dei fatti.

We still do not know the exact course of events.

Hai completato lo svolgimento del tema per domani?

Did you finish writing your essay for tomorrow?

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
svolgimentomasculine · singular
svolgimentimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Often used in formal contexts to discuss the execution or timeline of events.
  • In Italian schools, 'svolgimento' specifically refers to writing out an assigned essay or problem.

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