imprinting

noun

im·print·ing | \ ˈim-ˌprin-tiŋ

, im-ˈprin-\

Definition of imprinting

: a rapid learning process that takes place early in the life of a social animal (such as a goose) and establishes a behavior pattern (such as recognition of and attraction to its own kind or a substitute)

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That is when 400 million years of munch-time imprinting takes over. — Tom Stienstra, SFChronicle.com, "Great white sharks show up in huge numbers along the coast," 26 July 2019 Considering the deep imprinting of Muppetry on the Google mindset, the TV commercial won’t be the last of the partnership of the Henson’s puppets and the internet giant. — Steven Levy, WIRED, "Why Google Just Can’t Quit the Muppets," 27 Dec. 2011

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imprinting

noun

im·print·ing | \ ˈim-ˌprint-iŋ, im-ˈ

Medical Definition of imprinting

1 : a rapid learning process that takes place early in the life of a social animal (as a greylag goose) and establishes a behavior pattern (as recognition of and attraction to its own kind or a substitute)

2 : genomic imprinting

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