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ambition noun

  /æmˈbɪʃ.ən/ , /ˈambɪʃən/
  • (uncountable, countable) Eager or inordinate desire for some object that confers distinction, as preferment, honor, superiority, political power, or fame; desire to distinguish one's self from other people.
  • (countable) An object of an ardent desire.
 ambitie, eerzucht
  • (obsolete) The act of going about to solicit or obtain an office, or any other object of desire; canvassing.
 ambitie

ambit noun

  /ˈæmbɪt/
  • The area or sphere of control and influence of something.
 terrein
  • (archaic) The boundary around a building, town, region, etc.
 draagwijdte
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