Meaning of the word incubation in English
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incubation
US /ˌɪŋ.kjəˈbeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌɪŋ.kjəˈbeɪ.ʃən/
Noun
1.
the process of incubating eggs, bacteria, or disease
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The eggs are currently in the incubation period.
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The incubation period for the virus is typically 2 to 14 days.
2.
the development of an idea or plan over a period of time
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The project underwent a long period of incubation before it was launched.
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Her ideas were still in the stage of incubation.
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