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A statement of the meaning of a word, word group, sign, or symbol; especially, a dictionary definition.countableuncountable
- Your definition of "elephant" needs to be more precise than "a big animal with large ears".
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A clear instance conforming to the dictionary or textbook definition.countableuncountableusually
- Baroque is a good game, but only for a very narrow subset of the gaming audience. It is the very definition of a niche title.
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A statement expressing the essential nature of something; formulation.countableuncountable
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The action or process of defining.countableuncountable
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The act of defining; determination of the limits.countableuncountable
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A product of defining.countableuncountable
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The action or power of describing, explaining, or making definite and clear.countableuncountable
- Her comic genius is beyond definition.
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Clarity of visual presentation, distinctness of outline or detail.countableuncountable
- The definition of a telescope.
- Improve the definition of an image.
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Clarity, especially of musical sound in reproduction.countableuncountable
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Sharp demarcation of outlines or limits.countableuncountable
- A jacket with distinct waist definition.
syn. definition · meaning