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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
/ ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃən /
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
- ˌdefiˈnitional, adjective
Other Words From
- def·i·ni·tion·al adjective
- def·i·ni·tion·al·ly adverb
- pre·def·i·ni·tion noun
- re·def·i·ni·tion noun
- self-def·i·ni·tion noun
- sub·def·i·ni·tion noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of definition1
Example Sentences
Nor does the jet have the ability to capture high-definition video, utilize an infra-red pointer.
Those who are by definition free of the biases that come with living near or working with those entrusted to protect us.
Editor's Note: This article has been revised to include the definition and text of Section 12.
Back in 2001, that “definition” of female beauty basically fell into two categories: Playboy chic, or heroin chic.
Under that definition, forced kissing can certainly constitute as a form of sexual assault.
Since we are to learn by thinking we must at the outset learn the definition of the three Laws of Thinking.
In a party of wits an argument took place as to the definition of a reasonable animal.
After much thinking I have arrived at a definition of Swadeshi that, perhaps, best illustrates my meaning.
Thus, as for religion, in order to satisfy the requirements of the definition, I must restrict myself to my ancestral religion.
They would probably have little effect on the definition, and at any rate could not be expected to improve it.
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