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definition
[ def-uh-nish-uhn ]
noun
- the act of defining, or of making something definite, distinct, or clear:
We need a better definition of her responsibilities.
- the formal statement of the meaning or significance of a word, phrase, idiom, etc., as found in dictionaries. An online dictionary resource, such as Dictionary.com, can give users direct, immediate access to the definitions of a term, allowing them to compare definitions from various dictionaries and stay up to date with an ever-expanding vocabulary.
- the condition of being definite, distinct, or clearly outlined:
His biceps have great muscle definition.
- Optics. sharpness of the image formed by an optical system.
- Radio and Television. the accuracy of sound or picture reproduction.
definition
/ ˌɛɪˈɪʃə /
noun
- a formal and concise statement of the meaning of a word, phrase, etc
- the act of defining a word, phrase, etc
- specification of the essential properties of something, or of the criteria which uniquely identify it
- the act of making clear or definite
- the state or condition of being clearly defined or definite
- a measure of the clarity of an optical, photographic, or television image as characterized by its sharpness and contrast
Derived Forms
- ˌھˈԾپDzԲ, adjective
Other 51Թ Forms
- ··Ծ·پDz· adjective
- ··Ծ·پDz··ly adverb
- ···Ծ·پDz noun
- ···Ծ·پDz noun
- -··Ծ·پDz noun
- ܲ···Ծ·پDz noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of definition1
Example Sentences
Leo, you showed us what the true definition of strength is and we are so proud of you.
Watching the definition of madness in action can be maddening.
"By any definition whatsoever, Tesla is the most vertically integrated auto manufacturer in America with the highest percentage of US content," Musk wrote in a follow-up post.
Some states don't meet almost any definition of a functional democracy at this point, and in places like Texas and Ohio, statehouses have a huge amount of power over national elections.
So, we are a long way off being able to tell whether we have hit that definition.
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