Meaning of the word heartbeat in English

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heartbeat

US /ˈhɑːrt.biːt/

UK /ˈhɑːrt.biːt/

a pulsation of the heart, especially as detected at the wrist or neck

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The doctor listened to her heartbeat with a stethoscope.

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I could feel my own heartbeat in my ears.

Synonym:

pulse heartbeat throb palpitation beat

the essential or most vital part of something

Example:

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Innovation is the heartbeat of our company.

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The community center is the heartbeat of the neighborhood.

Synonym:

essence core crux gist pith

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