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Definition

noun
/ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃ(ə)n/
Word Frequency: 52.3

Definitions

1.nounA statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol (dictionary definitions).
2.noun(usually with the definite article the) A clear instance conforming to the dictionary or textbook definition.
3.nounA statement expressing the essential nature of something; formulation
4.nounThe action or process of defining.
5.nounThe act of defining; determination of the limits.
6.nounA product of defining.
7.nounThe action or power of describing, explaining, or making definite and clear.
"Her comic genius is beyond definition."
8.nounClarity of visual presentation, distinctness of outline or detail.
"Improve the definition of an image."
9.nounClarity, especially of musical sound in reproduction.
10.nounSharp demarcation of outlines or limits.
"A jacket with distinct waist definition."
11.nounThe degree to which individual muscles are distinct on the body.
12.nounA statement which provides a previous declaration with a value or body of a subroutine (in the case of function).
13.nounA statement that establishes the referent of a term or notation.

Synonyms

meaningwordinginterpretationexpressionformulationconceptcharacterizationdesignationidentificationconceptualizationideadefining

Rhymes With

dispositioncognitionambitioneruditionadmonitionvolitioncompositionrecognition
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