definition of
manifestation

[1] #1 manifestation n. a clear appearance; "a manifestation of great emotion". wn

[2] #2 manifestation n. a manifest indication of the existence or presence or nature of some person or thing; "a manifestation of disease". wn

[3] #3 manifestation n. [materialization, materialisation] an appearance in bodily form (as of a disembodied spirit). wn

[4] #4 manifestation n. [expression, reflection, reflexion] expression without words; "tears are an expression of grief"; "the pulse is a reflection of the heart's condition". wn

[5] #5 manifestation n. [demonstration] a public display of group feelings (usually of a political nature); "there were violent demonstrations against the war". wn