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   definition

   /ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. a statement of the exact meaning of a word, especially in a dictionary: "a dictionary definition of the verb"
   • ▪ an exact statement or description of the nature, scope, or meaning of something: "our definition of what constitutes poetry" Similar meaningdenotationsenseinterpretationexplanationelucidationexplicationdescriptionclarificationexpositionexpoundingillustrationdecipheringdecodingstatement/outline of meaning
   • ▪ the action or process of defining something: "a question of definition"
   • 2. the degree of distinctness in outline of an object, image, or sound: "the clarity and definition of pictures can be aided by using computer graphics" Similar clarityclearnessvisibilityprecisionsharpnesscrispnessacutenessdistinctnessresolutionfocuscontrastOpposite blurrinessfuzziness
   • ▪ the capacity of a device to make images distinct in outline: "we've been pleased with the definition of this TV"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin definitio(n-), from the verb definire ‘set bounds to’ (see define).

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › defineDefine Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, history, and usage of the verb define, which means to determine or identify the essential qualities or meaning of something. See example sentences, related phrases, and word history of define.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEFINE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEFINITION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of definition as a noun in English, with examples, synonyms, and usage notes. Find out how to pronounce definition and how to use it in different contexts.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › defineDEFINE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Define definition: to state or set forth the meaning of (a word, phrase, etc.). See examples of DEFINE used in a sentence.

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7. www.dictionary.com › browse › definitionDEFINITION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Definition definition: the act of defining, or of making something definite, distinct, or clear. See examples of DEFINITION used in a sentence.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDEFINE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of define as a verb in different contexts and levels of English. See how to use define to explain, describe, or show the edge or shape of something, with synonyms, antonyms, and examples.