definition
the act of defining, or of making something definite, distinct, or clear: We need a better definition of her responsibilities.
the formal statement of the meaning or significance of a word, phrase, idiom, etc., as found in dictionaries. An online dictionary resource, such as Dictionary.com, can give users direct, immediate access to the definitions of a term, allowing them to compare definitions from various dictionaries and stay up to date with an ever-expanding vocabulary.
the condition of being definite, distinct, or clearly outlined: His biceps have great muscle definition.
Optics. sharpness of the image formed by an optical system.
Radio and Television. the accuracy of sound or picture reproduction.
Origin of definition
1Other words from definition
- def·i·ni·tion·al, adjective
- def·i·ni·tion·al·ly, adverb
- pre·def·i·ni·tion, noun
- re·def·i·ni·tion, noun
- self-def·i·ni·tion, noun
- sub·def·i·ni·tion, noun
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How to use definition in a sentence
I can’t recall ever seeing an adjusted EBITDA definition with 12 different categories of exclusion.
“Part of the promise of this technology is that a fan of any show, by definition, usually wants to know more about it, more about the characters,” Moore said.
Apple launches a new AR experience tied to ‘For All Mankind’ | Anthony Ha | February 11, 2021 | TechCrunchWith every definition of home in shambles, it would be a wonder the homeless still feel so lost if it weren’t for the humanity at stake.
In Science Fiction, We Are Never Home - Issue 95: Escape | Steve Erickson | February 10, 2021 | NautilusJohn Chaney, eternally fiery and relentlessly competitive, was the definition of toughnessThose holiday phone calls never lasted less than an hour.
Tom Konchalski made basketball better. The sport won’t be the same without him. | John Feinstein | February 8, 2021 | Washington PostThere is no formal definition of an uncivil war, but America is increasingly split between members of two political parties that hate each other.
In America’s ‘Uncivil War,’ Republicans Are The Aggressors | Perry Bacon Jr. (perry.bacon@fivethirtyeight.com) | February 8, 2021 | FiveThirtyEight
Nor does the jet have the ability to capture high-definition video, utilize an infra-red pointer.
Those who are by definition free of the biases that come with living near or working with those entrusted to protect us.
Editor's Note: This article has been revised to include the definition and text of Section 12.
Prof: MIT Hospitalized Me For Ferguson Tweets | Nina Strochlic | December 11, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBack in 2001, that “definition” of female beauty basically fell into two categories: Playboy chic, or heroin chic.
Masters of Alt Sex: SuicideGirls Hits Puberty and Wants to Invade Your TV Set | Marlow Stern | December 9, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTUnder that definition, forced kissing can certainly constitute as a form of sexual assault.
Since we are to learn by thinking we must at the outset learn the definition of the three Laws of Thinking.
Assimilative Memory | Marcus Dwight Larrowe (AKA Prof. A. Loisette)In a party of wits an argument took place as to the definition of a reasonable animal.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; | VariousAfter much thinking I have arrived at a definition of Swadeshi that, perhaps, best illustrates my meaning.
Third class in Indian railways | Mahatma GandhiThus, as for religion, in order to satisfy the requirements of the definition, I must restrict myself to my ancestral religion.
Third class in Indian railways | Mahatma GandhiThey would probably have little effect on the definition, and at any rate could not be expected to improve it.
Photographs of Nebul and Clusters | James Edward Keeler
British Dictionary definitions for definition
/ (ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃən) /
a formal and concise statement of the meaning of a word, phrase, etc
the act of defining a word, phrase, etc
specification of the essential properties of something, or of the criteria which uniquely identify it
the act of making clear or definite
the state or condition of being clearly defined or definite
a measure of the clarity of an optical, photographic, or television image as characterized by its sharpness and contrast
Derived forms of definition
- definitional, adjective
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