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def​i​ni​tion
noun
def·​i·​ni·​tion
ˌde-fə-ˈni-shən

Definition

  • a statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol //dictionary definitions
    a statement expressing the essential nature of something
    a product of defining
  • the action or process of stating the meaning of a word or word group
  • the action or the power of describing, explaining, or making definite and clear //the definition of a telescope //her comic genius is beyond definition
    clarity of visual presentation distinctness of outline or detail //improve the definition of an image
    clarity especially of musical sound in reproduction
    sharp demarcation of outlines or limits //a jacket with distinct waist definition
  • a clear or perfect example of a person or thing //the very definition of a gentleman
  • an act of determining
    specifically the formal proclamation of a Roman Catholic dogma
Other Words
  • def​i​ni​tion​al ˌde-fə-ˈni-sh(ə-)nəl adjective
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
delineation depiction description picture portrait portraiture portrayal rendering sketch vignette
Examples
  • //What is the legal definition of a corporation?
  • //A week of fishing is my definition of a vacation.
  • //a monitor with good definition and vibrant colors
First Known Use/div>
def​i​ni​tion
noun
def·​i·​ni·​tion
ˌde-fə-ˈni-shən

Definition

  • a statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol //dictionary definitions
    a statement expressing the essential nature of something
    a product of defining
  • the action or process of stating the meaning of a word or word group
  • the action or the power of describing, explaining, or making definite and clear //the definition of a telescope //her comic genius is beyond definition
    clarity of visual presentation distinctness of outline or detail //improve the definition of an image
    clarity especially of musical sound in reproduction
    sharp demarcation of outlines or limits //a jacket with distinct waist definition
  • a clear or perfect example of a person or thing //the very definition of a gentleman
  • an act of determining
    specifically the formal proclamation of a Roman Catholic dogma
Other Words
  • def​i​ni​tion​al ˌde-fə-ˈni-sh(ə-)nəl adjective
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
delineation depiction description picture portrait portraiture portrayal rendering sketch vignette
Examples
  • //What is the legal definition of a corporation?
  • //A week of fishing is my definition of a vacation.
  • //a monitor with good definition and vibrant colors
First Known Use/div>
def​i​ni​tion
noun
def·​i·​ni·​tion
ˌde-fə-ˈni-shən

Definition

  • a statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol //dictionary definitions
    a statement expressing the essential nature of something
    a product of defining
  • the action or process of stating the meaning of a word or word group
  • the action or the power of describing, explaining, or making definite and clear //the definition of a telescope //her comic genius is beyond definition
    clarity of visual presentation distinctness of outline or detail //improve the definition of an image
    clarity especially of musical sound in reproduction
    sharp demarcation of outlines or limits //a jacket with distinct waist definition
  • a clear or perfect example of a person or thing //the very definition of a gentleman
  • an act of determining
    specifically the formal proclamation of a Roman Catholic dogma
Other Words
  • def​i​ni​tion​al ˌde-fə-ˈni-sh(ə-)nəl adjective
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
delineation depiction description picture portrait portraiture portrayal rendering sketch vignette
Examples
  • //What is the legal definition of a corporation?
  • //A week of fishing is my definition of a vacation.
  • //a monitor with good definition and vibrant colors
First Known Use/div>
def​i​ni​tion
noun
def·​i·​ni·​tion
ˌde-fə-ˈni-shən

Definition

  • a statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol //dictionary definitions
    a statement expressing the essential nature of something
    a product of defining
  • the action or process of stating the meaning of a word or word group
  • the action or the power of describing, explaining, or making definite and clear //the definition of a telescope //her comic genius is beyond definition
    clarity of visual presentation distinctness of outline or detail //improve the definition of an image
    clarity especially of musical sound in reproduction
    sharp demarcation of outlines or limits //a jacket with distinct waist definition
  • a clear or perfect example of a person or thing //the very definition of a gentleman
  • an act of determining
    specifically the formal proclamation of a Roman Catholic dogma
Other Words
  • def​i​ni​tion​al ˌde-fə-ˈni-sh(ə-)nəl adjective
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
delineation depiction description picture portrait portraiture portrayal rendering sketch vignette
Examples
  • //What is the legal definition of a corporation?
  • //A week of fishing is my definition of a vacation.
  • //a monitor with good definition and vibrant colors
First Known Use/div>
def​i​ni​tion
noun
def·​i·​ni·​tion
ˌde-fə-ˈni-shən

Definition

  • a statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol //dictionary definitions
    a statement expressing the essential nature of something
    a product of defining
  • the action or process of stating the meaning of a word or word group
  • the action or the power of describing, explaining, or making definite and clear //the definition of a telescope //her comic genius is beyond definition
    clarity of visual presentation distinctness of outline or detail //improve the definition of an image
    clarity especially of musical sound in reproduction
    sharp demarcation of outlines or limits //a jacket with distinct waist definition
  • a clear or perfect example of a person or thing //the very definition of a gentleman
  • an act of determining
    specifically the formal proclamation of a Roman Catholic dogma
Other Words
  • def​i​ni​tion​al ˌde-fə-ˈni-sh(ə-)nəl adjective
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
delineation depiction description picture portrait portraiture portrayal rendering sketch vignette
Examples
  • //What is the legal definition of a corporation?
  • //A week of fishing is my definition of a vacation.
  • //a monitor with good definition and vibrant colors
First Known Use