action

The definition of an action is something that is done or performed.

(noun)

Performing a skit and baking a cake are each an example of an action.

See action in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the doing of something; state of being in motion or of working
an act or thing done
behavior; habitual conduct
habitual activity characterized by energy and boldness: a man of action
the effect produced by something: the action of a drug
the way of moving, working, etc., as of a machine, an organ of the body, etc.
the moving parts or mechanism, as of a gun, piano, etc.
1. the sequence of happenings in a story or play; plot
2. any of such happenings
3. such happenings when exciting
a legal proceeding by which one seeks to have a wrong put right; lawsuit
1. a military encounter
2. military combat in general
the appearance of animation in a painting, sculpture, etc.
Slang activity or excitement; specif., gambling activity

Origin: ME accion < OFr action < L actio < pp. of agere: see act

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noun

a federal agency established in 1971 to supervise all U.S. government programs and agencies for volunteers, as the Peace Corps, VISTA, etc.

See action in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The state or process of acting or doing: The medical team went into action.
Something done or accomplished; a deed. See Usage Note at act.
Organized activity to accomplish an objective: a problem requiring drastic action.
The causation of change by the exertion of power or a natural process: the action of waves on a beach; the action of a drug on blood pressure.
A movement or a series of movements, as of an actor.
Manner of movement: a horse with fine action.
Habitual or vigorous activity; energy: a woman of action.
Behavior or conduct. Often used in the plural.
a. The operating parts of a mechanism.
b. The manner in which such parts operate.
c. The manner in which a musical instrument can be played; playability: a piano with quick action.
The series of events and episodes that form the plot of a story or play.
The appearance of animation of a figure in painting or sculpture.
Law A judicial proceeding whose purpose is to obtain relief at the hands of a court.
a. Armed encounter; combat: missing in action.
b. An engagement between troops or ships: fought a rear-guard action.
The most important or exciting work or activity in a specific field or area: always heads for where the action is.