definition

noun definitions

1. countable, uncountable 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".
2. countable, uncountable, usually, with the definite article the 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.
3. countable, uncountable A statement expressing the essential nature of something; formulation.
4. countable, uncountable The action or process of defining.
5. countable, uncountable The act of defining; determination of the limits.
6. countable, uncountable A product of defining.
7. countable, uncountable The action or power of describing, explaining, or making definite and clear. Her comic genius is beyond definition.
8. countable, uncountable Clarity of visual presentation, distinctness of outline or detail. The definition of a telescope.
9. countable, uncountable Clarity, especially of musical sound in reproduction.
10. countable, uncountable Sharp demarcation of outlines or limits. A jacket with distinct waist definition.
11. countable, uncountable The degree to which individual muscles are distinct on the body.
12. countable, uncountable A statement which provides a previous declaration with a value or body of a subroutine (in the case of function).
13. countable, uncountable A statement that establishes the referent of a term or notation.
14. countable, uncountable 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.

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