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10 Language-to-English DictionariesTake-home message
/ˌteɪkˌhoʊm ˈmɛsɪdʒ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The most important point, moral, or conclusion of a presentation, speech, or learning experience that is meant to be remembered.
"The take-home message of the environmental report is that immediate action is necessary to reduce carbon emissions." - 2
A key piece of practical advice or information derived from a complex set of data or findings.
"After reviewing the clinical trial data, the doctor's take-home message was clear: diet and exercise are vital."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the phrasal verb 'take home' combined with 'message', originating in mid-20th-century educational and corporate presentation contexts. It metaphorically describes a core concept or lesson significant enough to retain and carry away after an event or communication has concluded.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Take-home message" is said worldwide
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message à retenir
Transliteration: messaʒ a ʁətniʁ
"Le message à retenir de cette conférence est l'importance de l'innovation."
Kernbotschaft
Transliteration: kɛʁnˌbɔtʃaft
"Die Kernbotschaft des Seminars war sehr klar und direkt."
concetto chiave
Transliteration: kontʃɛtto kjave
"Il concetto chiave di questo studio è la prevenzione."
conclusión principal
Transliteration: konkluˈsjon pɾin.siˈpal
"La conclusión principal de la reunión fue mejorar la eficiencia."
mensagem principal
Transliteration: mẽˈsaʒẽw pɾĩsiˈpaw
"A mensagem principal da palestra inspirou todos os participantes."
मुख्य निष्कर्ष
Transliteration: mukhya nishkarsh
"इस प्रस्तुति का मुख्य निष्कर्ष यह था कि गुणवत्ता सबसे महत्वपूर्ण है।"
核心要点
Transliteration: héxīn yàodiǎn
"这次演讲的核心要点是要保持积极心态。"
핵심 메시지
Transliteration: haeksim mesiji
"이번 회의의 핵심 메시지는 협력의 중요성입니다."
要点
Transliteration: yōten
"このプレゼンテーションの要点は顧客満足度の向上です。"
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