definition

/หŒdษ›fษชหˆnษชสƒ(ษ™)n/

IPA: /D EH0 F AH0 N IH1 SH AH0 N/

noun
  1. 1

    A statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol (dictionary definitions).

  2. 2

    (usually with the definite article the) A clear instance conforming to the dictionary or textbook definition.

  3. 3

    A statement expressing the essential nature of something; formulation

  4. 4

    The action or process of defining.

  5. 5

    The act of defining; determination of the limits.

  6. 6

    A product of defining.

  7. 7

    The action or power of describing, explaining, or making definite and clear.

    โ€œHer comic genius is beyond definition.โ€

  8. 8

    Clarity of visual presentation, distinctness of outline or detail.

    โ€œImprove the definition of an image.โ€

  9. 9

    Clarity, especially of musical sound in reproduction.

  10. 10

    Sharp demarcation of outlines or limits.

    โ€œA jacket with distinct waist definition.โ€

  11. 11

    The degree to which individual muscles are distinct on the body.

  12. 12

    A statement which provides a previous declaration with a value or body of a subroutine (in the case of function).

  13. 13

    A statement that establishes the referent of a term or notation.

Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/definition