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definition 1: the act or process of motivating. [motivate: to cause to move or act by giving incentive or inspiration.]
example: The motivation of students can be a challenging task for teachers.
definition 2: the enthusiasm or desire to do something that comes from having been motivated.
example: She is intelligent enough to do well in school but lacks motivation.
definition 3: something that motivates; inducement; inspiration.
example: His fantasy of becoming a Broadway star was his motivation to enter the acting profession.
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