behavior

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behavior (US) noun

or British behaviour /bɪˈheɪvjɚ/

plural behaviors

behavior (US)

noun

or British behaviour /bɪˈheɪvjɚ/

plural behaviors

Britannica Dictionary definition of BEHAVIOR

: the way a person or animal acts or behaves

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I'm surprised by her bad behavior toward her friends.
Students will be rewarded for good behavior.
scientists studying the behavior of elephants
normal adolescent behavior
criminal behavior
an interesting pattern of behavior = an interesting behavior pattern
The children were all on their best behavior [=were all behaving very well and politely] at the museum.
Inmates may be released from prison early for good behavior. [=because they have followed prison rules and have not caused problems]

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An acceptable social behavior in one country may be unacceptable in another country.
Doctors are trying to educate people about behaviors that can put them at increased risk for skin cancer.