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What (who) is Stimulus - definition
WIKIMEDIA DISAMBIGUATION PAGE
Stimuli; Stimulus (disambiguation); Electrical stimulus
Stimulus
·vt A goad; hence, something that rouses the mind or spirits; an incentive; as, the hope of gain is a powerful stimulus to labor and action.
II. Stimulus ·vt That which excites or produces a temporary increase of vital action, either in the whole organism or in any of its parts; especially (Physiol.), any substance or agent capable of evoking the activity of a nerve or irritable muscle, or capable of producing an impression upon a sensory organ or more particularly upon its specific end organ.
stimulus
n.
1) to give, provide a stimulus
2) a powerful stimulus
3) a stimulus to
stimulus
['st?mj?l?s]
¦ noun (plural stimuli -l??, -li:)
1. a thing that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.
2. something that promotes activity, interest, or enthusiasm.
Origin
C17: from L., 'goad, spur, incentive'.
Wikipedia
Stimulus
A stimulus is something that causes a physiological response. It may refer to:
- Stimulation
- Stimulus (physiology), something external that influences an activity
- Stimulus (psychology), a concept in behaviorism and perception
- Stimulus (economics)
- For government spending as stimulus, see Fiscal policy
- For an increase in money designed to speed growth, see Monetary policy
- The input to an input/output system, especially in computers
Examples of use of Stimulus
1. D01 Congress approved an economic stimulus package.
2. Instead, they argued about economic stimulus proposals.
3. His audience appeared lukewarm about the stimulus plan.
4. The House is expected to approve its stimulus plan today.
5. She pointed to the economic stimulus bill passed by lawmakers.