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Definition symptom in British English

symptom noun

[countable] noun
/ˈsɪmptəm/
1

a sign that someone has an illness

Example

The symptoms include fever and vomiting.

Example

The symptoms of flu may last several days.

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1.1

a sign of a larger problem

Example

The fighting is a symptom of growing insecurity in the region.

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Definition symptom in British English