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Trend

/trɛnd/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #500 frequency
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  1. 1

    A general direction in which something is developing or changing.

    "An upward trend in sales and revenue."

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The word 'trend' originates from the Middle English 'trenden', which means to turn or to revolve. It is derived from the Old English 'trendan', which is related to the Proto-Germanic '*trendan', indicating a sense of turning or direction. Over time, its meaning evolved to signify a general direction in which something is developing or changing.

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