animation
US /ˌæn.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌæn.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/
1.
the technique of photographing successive drawings or positions of puppets or models to create an illusion of movement when the movie is shown as a sequence.
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The studio is known for its groundbreaking work in computer animation.
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She studied animation at art school.
2.
the state of being full of life or vigor; liveliness.
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The speaker delivered his address with great animation.
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Her face was full of animation as she told the story.