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   Def·i·ni·tion

   /ˌdefəˈniSHən/

   

   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, especially of an image in a photograph or on a screen: "the clarity and definition of pictures can be aided by using computer graphics" Similar clarityclearnessvisibilityprecisionsharpnesscrispnessacutenessdistinctnessresolutionfocuscontrastOpposite blurrinessfuzziness
   • ▪ the capacity of an instrument or device for making 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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   Need synonyms for definition? Here's a list of similar words from our thesaurus that you can use instead. Contexts . An exact statement or description of the meaning of a word or phrase. An interpretation of the nature, scope, or meaning of something. The degree of distinctness in the presentation of an object, image, or sound.

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   2 days ago · Search the Merriam-Webster Thesaurus for millions of synonyms, similar words, and antonyms. Our unique ranking system helps you find the right word fast and expand your English vocabulary.

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   Synonym definition: a word having the same or nearly the same meaning as another word in the same language, as happy, joyful, elated. A dictionary of synonyms and antonyms (or opposites), such as <a href=https. See examples of SYNONYM used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › definitionDEFINITION - 8 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   Synonym. statement of meaning. The club must give a clear definition of its goals. Synonyms. description. as of nature. purpose. limits. etc. The photograph has fine definition. Synonyms. clarity. distinctiveness. Synonyms for definition from Random House Roget's College Thesaurus, Revised and Updated Edition © 2000 Random House, Inc. Browse.

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   4 days ago · Explore 'definition' in the dictionary. definition. 1 (noun) in the sense of description. Definition. a statement of the meaning of a word or phrase. There is no general agreement on a standard definition of sanity. Synonyms. description. interpretation. explanation. clarification. exposition. explication. elucidation. statement of meaning.

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   Get clear explanations and examples of the differences between thousands of synonyms and antonyms, in both British and American English. Search for a word in the search bar, try one of the most popular articles, or browse the thesaurus A-Z.

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   a word or phrase that has the same or almost the same meaning as another word or phrase in the same language: The words "small" and "little" are synonyms. Compare. antonym specialized. opposite noun. Fewer examples. 'Wrong' is a synonym for ' incorrect '. English is a language which is rich in synonyms. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.