definition

nouncommon in dialogue

//ˌdɛf.ɪˈnɪʃ.ən//
//ˌdɛf.əˈnɪʃ.ən//

A statement of the meaning of a word, word group, sign, or symbol; especially, a dictionary definition.

noun

1
A statement of the meaning of a word, word group, sign, or symbol; especially, a dictionary definition.
Your definition of "elephant" needs to be more precise than "a big animal with large ears".
DEFINITIONS mean nothing unless the concept in the mind of the men who makes the definition is the same as that in the mind of the man who hears it.
Phrases such as “woman of the moment” were added to equal the old saying of the “man of the moment.” And one of the definitions of “woman” now refers to a “person’s wife, girlfriend, or female lover,” as opposed to being tied to only a man.
2
A clear instance conforming to the dictionary or textbook definition.
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.
Comedy Bang! Bang! It’s silly, it spoofy – it’s the very definition of a hidden gem
That Trump just came out and asked for Zelensky to investigate the Bidens – after reminding him several times of how much the US did for Ukraine!!!! – is something very close to the textbook definition of a quid pro quo.
3
A statement expressing the essential nature of something; formulation.
4
The action or process of defining.
5
The act of defining; determination of the limits.
6
A product of defining.
7
The action or power of describing, explaining, or making definite and clear.
Her comic genius is beyond definition.
8
Clarity of visual presentation, distinctness of outline or detail.
The definition of a telescope.
Improve the definition of an image.
high-definition videos
9
Clarity, especially of musical sound in reproduction.
10
Sharp demarcation of outlines or limits.
A jacket with distinct waist definition.
11
The degree to which individual muscles are distinct on the body.
12
A statement which provides a previous declaration with a value or body of a subroutine (in the case of function).
13
A statement that establishes the referent of a term or notation.
14
The part of a cryptic clue which defines but does not indicate the solution.
However, some clues include words that do not form part of the wordplay or the definition.

Etymology

From Middle English diffinicioun, from Middle French definition, from Latin dēfīnītiō, from dēfīniō. Equivalent to define + -ition.

Forms

plural: definitions

defining · Serving to define or distinguish.definite · Having distinct limits.definitely · Without question and beyond doubt.

definition · A statement of the meaning of a word, word group, sign, or symbol; especially, a dictionary definition.

definitive · explicitly defined deformed · Unusual of shape; misshapen.defy · To challenge (someone) or brave (a hazard or opposition).

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