Definitions

1. noun

the way in which something behaves or functions, or the way in which a person acts or conducts themselves

“The teacher was concerned with the student’s behavior in class.”

2. verb

to behave in a particular way

“She behaves like a grown-up, even though she’s still a teenager.”

3. noun

a pattern of an individual’s actions or reactions in response to different situations

“A thorough understanding of human behavior is essential for social sciences.”

4. noun

the way in which a machine or system functions or operates

“The engineer studied the behavior of the aircraft in flight.”