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noun

a unit of language, consisting of one or more spoken sounds or their written representation, that functions as a principal carrier of meaning. Words are composed of one or more morphemes and are either the smallest units susceptible of independent use or consist of two or three such units combined under certain linking conditions, as with the loss of primary accent that distinguishes the one-wordblackbird (primary stress on “black”, and secondary stress on “bird”) from black bird (primary stress on both words). Words are usually separated by spaces in writing, and are distinguished phonologically, as by accent, in many languages.

(used in combination with the first letter of an offensive or unmentionable word, the first letter being lowercase or uppercase, with or without a following hyphen): My mom married at 20, and she mentions the m-word every time I meet someone she thinks is eligible.See also C-word, F-word, N-word.

words,

speech or talk: to express one’s emotion in words;Words mean little when action is called for.
the text or lyrics of a song as distinguished from the music.
contentious or angry speech; a quarrel: We had words and she walked out on me.

a short talk or conversation: Marston, I’d like a word with you.

an expression or utterance: a word of warning.

warrant, assurance, or promise: I give you my word I’ll be there.

news; tidings; information: We received word of his death.

a verbal signal, as a password, watchword, or countersign.

an authoritative utterance, or command: His word was law.

Also called machine word. Computers. a string of bits, characters, or bytes treated as a single entity by a computer, particularly for numeric purposes.

(initial capital letter)Also called the Word, the Word of God.

the Scriptures; the Bible.
the Logos.
the message of the gospel of Christ.

a proverb or motto.

verb (used with object)

to express in words; select words to express; phrase: to word a contract with great care.

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Idioms about word

at a word, in immediate response to an order or request; in an instant: At a word they came to take the situation in hand.

be as good as one’s word, to hold to one’s promises.

eat one’s words, to retract one’s statement, especially with humility: They predicted his failure, but he made them eat their words.

have a word, to talk briefly: Tell your aunt that I would like to have a word with her.

have no words for, to be unable to describe: She had no words for the sights she had witnessed.

in a word, in summary; in short: In a word, there was no comparison.Also in one word.

in so many words, in unequivocal terms; explicitly: She told them in so many words to get out.

keep one’s word, to fulfill one’s promise: I said I’d meet the deadline, and I kept my word.

man of his word / woman of her word, a person who can be trusted to keep a promise; a reliable person.

(upon) my word! (used as an exclamation of surprise or astonishment.)

of few words, laconic; taciturn: a woman of few words but of profound thoughts.

of many words, talkative; loquacious; wordy: a person of many words but of little wit.

put in a good word for, to speak favorably of; commend: He put in a good word for her with the boss.Also put in a word for.

take one at one’s word, to take a statement to be literal and true.

take the words out of one’s mouth, to say exactly what another person was about to say.

weigh one’s words, to choose one’s words carefully in speaking or writing: It was an important message, and he was weighing his words.

Origin of word

First recorded before 900; Middle English, Old English; cognate with Dutch woord, German Wort, Old Norse orth, orð, Gothic waurd, waúrd, all from Germanic wurdam (unattested); akin to Latin verbum “word,” Greek rhḗtōr (dialect wrḗtōr ) “public speaker, orator, rhetorician,” Old Prussian wirds “word,” Lithuanian var̃das “name”

OTHER WORDS FROM word

in·ter·word, adjectiveout·word, verb (used with object)well-word·ed, adjective

Words nearby word

Worcester china, Worcester sauce, Worcestershire, Worcestershire sauce, Worcs, word, word accent, wordage, word association, word association test, word-blind

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Words related to word

conversation, talk, account, advice, announcement, comment, expression, information, message, news, remark, report, rumor, saying, speech, concept, name, phrase, sound, term

How to use word in a sentence

In other words, the large-scale burning this summer shows that these campaigns have yet to effectively prevent deforestation or the subsequent uncontrolled wildfires in Brazil.
In this example, I went with the word “shoes” as this is a product listing for shoes.
That may feel like a strange word to describe a perennial 50-game winner — one that’s been so good, and so close — with a generational scoring talent.
Think of good synonyms or words connected to the brand, without compromising your Google ranking.

If you mouse over the word, you’ll see original English word.
This is acting in every sense of the word—bringing an unevolved animal to life and making it utterly believable.
She vowed to repay the money—no official word, however, on whether she ever did that.
But news of the classes is spread mainly by word of mouth, and participants bring along their friends and families.
Still other people have moved away from the word “diet” altogether.
Back in Iran, he once got word that the Iranians were going to raid a village where his men were stationed.
Not a word now,” cried Longcluse harshly, extending his hand quickly towards him; “I may do that which can’t be undone.
Every word that now fell from the agitated Empress was balm to the affrighted nerves of her daughter.
When we were mounted Mac leaned over and muttered an admonitory word for Piegan’s ear alone.
Now for the tempering of the Gudgeons, I leave it to the judgment of the Workman; but a word or two of the polishing of it.
Huxley quotes with satirical gusto Dr. Wace’s declaration as to the word «Infidel.»

British Dictionary definitions for word (1 of 3)

noun

one of the units of speech or writing that native speakers of a language usually regard as the smallest isolable meaningful element of the language, although linguists would analyse these further into morphemesRelated adjective: lexical, verbal

an instance of vocal intercourse; chat, talk, or discussionto have a word with someone

an utterance or expression, esp a brief onea word of greeting

news or informationhe sent word that he would be late

a verbal signal for action; commandwhen I give the word, fire!

an undertaking or promiseI give you my word; he kept his word

an autocratic decree or utterance; orderhis word must be obeyed

a watchword or slogan, as of a political partythe word now is «freedom»

computing a set of bits used to store, transmit, or operate upon an item of information in a computer, such as a program instruction

as good as one’s word doing what one has undertaken or promised to do

at a word at once

by word of mouth orally rather than by written means

in a word briefly or in short

my word!

an exclamation of surprise, annoyance, etc
Australian an exclamation of agreement

of one’s word given to or noted for keeping one’s promisesI am a man of my word

put in a word for or put in a good word for to make favourable mention of (someone); recommend

take someone at his word or take someone at her word to assume that someone means, or will do, what he or she sayswhen he told her to go, she took him at his word and left

take someone’s word for it to accept or believe what someone says

the last word

the closing remark of a conversation or argument, esp a remark that supposedly settles an issue
the latest or most fashionable design, make, or modelthe last word in bikinis
the finest example (of some quality, condition, etc)the last word in luxury

the word the proper or most fitting expressioncold is not the word for it, it’s freezing!

upon my word!

archaic on my honour
an exclamation of surprise, annoyance, etc

word for word

(of a report, transcription, etc) using exactly the same words as those employed in the situation being reported; verbatim
translated by substituting each word in the new text for each corresponding word in the original rather than by general sense

word of honour a promise; oath

(modifier) of, relating to, or consisting of wordsa word list

verb

(tr) to state in words, usually specially selected ones; phrase

(tr often foll by up) Australian informal to inform or advise (a person)

Word Origin for word

Old English word; related to Old High German wort, Old Norse orth, Gothic waurd, Latin verbum, Sanskrit vratá command

British Dictionary definitions for word (2 of 3)

noun the Word

Christianity the 2nd person of the Trinity

Scripture, the Bible, or the Gospels as embodying or representing divine revelationOften called: the Word of God

Word Origin for Word

translation of Greek logos, as in John 1:1

British Dictionary definitions for word (3 of 3)

n combining form

(preceded by the and an initial letter) a euphemistic way of referring to a word by its first letter because it is considered to be in some way unmentionable by the userthe C-word, meaning cancer

Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
© William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins
Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Idioms and Phrases with word

In addition to the idioms beginning with word

word for word
word of honor
word of mouth, by
words fail me
words of one syllable, in
words stick in one’s throat
words to that effect
word to the wise, a

also see:

actions speak louder than words
at a loss (for words)
at a word
break one’s word
eat one’s words
famous last words
fighting words
four-letter word
from the word go
get a word in edgewise
give the word
go back on (one’s word)
good as one’s word
hang on someone’s words
have a word with
have words with
in brief (a word)
in other words
in so many words
keep one’s word
last word
leave word
man of his word
mark my words
mince matters (words)
mum’s the word
not breathe a word
not open one’s mouth (utter a word)
of few words
picture is worth a thousand words
play on words
put in a good word
put into words
put words in someone’s mouth
swallow one’s words
take someone at his or her word
take the words out of someone’s mouth
true to (one’s word)
weasel word
weigh one’s words

The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary
Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

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PRONUNCIATION OF DICTIONARY DEFINITION

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DICTIONARY DEFINITION

Dictionary definition is a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DICTIONARY DEFINITION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Lexical definition

The lexical definition of a term, also known as the dictionary definition, is the meaning of the term in common usage. As its other name implies, this is the sort of definition one is likely to find in the dictionary. A lexical definition is usually the type expected from a request for definition, and it is generally expected that such a definition will be stated as simply as possible in order to convey information to the widest audience. Note that a lexical definition is descriptive, reporting actual usage within speakers of a language, and changes with changing usage of the term, rather than prescriptive, which would be to stick with a version regarded as «correct», regardless of drift in accepted meaning. They tend to be inclusive, attempting to capture everything the term is used to refer to, and as such are often too vague for many purposes. When the breadth or vagueness of a lexical definition is unacceptable, a precising definition or a stipulative definition is often used. Words can be classified as lexical or nonlexical. Lexical words are those that have independent meaning (such as a Noun (N), verb (V), adjective (A), adverb (Adv), or preposition (P).

Definition of dictionary definition in the English dictionary

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Translator English — Chinese

字典的定义

1,325 millions of speakers

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diccionario definición

570 millions of speakers

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शब्दकोश परिभाषा

380 millions of speakers

Translator English — Arabic

تعريف القاموس

280 millions of speakers

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словарное определение

278 millions of speakers

Translator English — Portuguese

definição do dicionário

270 millions of speakers

Translator English — Bengali

অভিধান সংজ্ঞা

260 millions of speakers

Translator English — French

définition du dictionnaire

220 millions of speakers

Translator English — Malay

Definisi kamus

190 millions of speakers

Translator English — German

Wörterbuch-Definition

180 millions of speakers

Translator English — Japanese

辞書的定義

130 millions of speakers

Translator English — Korean

사전 적 정의

85 millions of speakers

Translator English — Javanese

Definisi kamus

85 millions of speakers

Translator English — Vietnamese

định nghĩa từ điển

80 millions of speakers

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அகராதி வரையறை

75 millions of speakers

Translator English — Marathi

शब्दकोश परिभाषा

75 millions of speakers

Translator English — Turkish

Sözlük tanımı

70 millions of speakers

Translator English — Italian

definizione del dizionario

65 millions of speakers

Translator English — Polish

Słownik definicji

50 millions of speakers

Translator English — Ukrainian

словникове визначення

40 millions of speakers

Translator English — Romanian

definiția din dicționar

30 millions of speakers

Translator English — Greek

λεξικό ορισμό

15 millions of speakers

Translator English — Afrikaans

woordeboek definisie

14 millions of speakers

Translator English — Swedish

ordbokens definition

10 millions of speakers

Translator English — Norwegian

ordboksdefinisjonen

5 millions of speakers

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about dictionary definition

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The much vaunted male logic isn’t logical, because they display prejudices against half the human race that are considered prejudices according to any dictionary definition.

If anything is guaranteed to annoy a lexicographer, it is the journalistic habit of starting a story with a dictionary definition.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DICTIONARY DEFINITION»

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A Dictionary of Modern Critical Terms

Examines the significance and history of a wide range of terms and phrases related to the analysis of literature

Your Guess Dictionary Definition 2. If you grovel, are you on your hands and
knees or are you complaining? Your Guess Dictionary Definition 3. If you are
frugal, are you careful with money or are you able to play a musical instrument?

Remedia Publications, 2007

Dictionary of Lexicography

… ð DEFINING DICTIONARY. definition style The approach taken and the type of
language chosen to provide a DEFINITION. Depending on the nature and scope
of the REFERENCE WORK and its intended users, compilers can select (or …

R. R. K. Hartmann, Gregory James, 2002

International Tables for Crystallography, Definition and …

… CIF Dictionary’ cif_compat.dic . 1.4 . ftp://ftp.iucr.org/pub/cifdics/cif_compat.dic ‘
Legacy CIF Dictionary of deprecated terms’ ddl_core.dic . 1.4.1 . ftp://ftp.iucr.org/
pub/cifdics/ddl_core.dic ‘Non-relational dictionary definition language’ …

Sydney Hall, Theo Hahn, Uri Shmueli, 2005

A Practical Guide to Lexicography

… most often bought, most often consulted, the one that plays the most important
role in the society that produces it. It sells in huge numbers everywhere, and it is
also FOUNDATIONS n ‘The’ dictionary: Definition and history Piet van
Sterkenburg.

P. G. J. van Sterkenburg, 2003

Read text Burial in unison • Choose child to highlight a familiar word, ask for their
definition of word • Look for dictionary definition: model how to look up word in
dictionary (alphabetically, by initial letter then second, third, fourth letters) • Let …

Improving Communications (eBook)

Dictionary’s Definition: That movie was radical! My Definition: Partner’s Definition:
Dictionary’s Definition: Help him with that assignment. My Definition: Partner’s
Definition: Dictionary’s Definition: That’s a hard problem to solve. My Definition: …

John Gust, J. Meghan McChesney, Risa R. Gechtman, 1997

Ethnocentrism and the English Dictionary

The region is both excluded from participation in the formation of the language
and treated as an object of the knowledge encoded within it. Definition and
structure A dictionary definition is in principle a concise statement of the meaning
of a …

The Basic Humor Process: A Cognitive-Shift Theory and the …

Paulos, there is evidence of a tendency to waver between the dictionary
definition and an extended one. It is clear that all three theorists formulated their
definitions with one eye on incongruity in the dictionary sense, even though, as
just …

Dictionary of World Philosophy

Sixth, lexical, i.e. a definition that specifies the conventional meaning of a term or
expression, e.g. a dictionary definition. Seventh, nominal, i.e. strictly, a definition
of a noun; more generally, a definition of language only, not of what language is …

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DICTIONARY DEFINITION»

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When Did Drake Get So Swoll? — The Cut — New York Magazine

(For the uninitiated, swoll is, by Urban Dictionary definition, short for «swollen, as in getting swollen or buff at the gym.» Synonyms include: … «New York Magazine, Jul 15»

Facebook gets a feminist twist with new friends icons | Technology …

Interesting, because whenever challenged on this, feminists are so quick to point to the dictionary definition of feminism, and claim that its about … «The Guardian, Jul 15»

Judge Cancels Redskins Team’s Trademarks as Offensive to Indians

Lee noted that, 70 years prior to the mark’s registration, a dictionary definition for the word «redskin» characterized the word as «often … «Courthouse News Service, Jul 15»

‘Raheem Sterling can no longer call himself a professional’ — BT

Print this story. The dictionary definition of professionalism goes beyond the basic description of an individual being paid for their services. «BT Sport, Jul 15»

Chicago Man Allegedly Shoots Two Partygoers In Beer Pong Accident

In case you need a refresher, as it were, the Urban Dictionary definition of beer pong is “a drinking game in which players attempt to throw ping … «The Inquisitr, Jul 15»

I am the captain of my soul and this is my log — Love From The Brain

And by nice I mean the dictionary definition of pleasing and agreeable. I don’t think I am mean. There is the saying “nice, mean and in-between. «ChicagoNow, Jul 15»

TRAVEL: The Grand Canyon is awe-inspiring | Gympie Times

Seeing the Grand Canyon for the first time is definitely the dictionary definition of awe: «solemn wonder tinged with latent fear». «Gympie Times, Jul 15»

California students resist authorities’ attempt to conflate criticism of …

… any reference to the U.S. State Department’s definition of anti-Semitism, or worse, to replace it with the Merriam Webster dictionary definition. «Mondoweiss, Jul 15»

Naomi Watts debuts peroxide blonde hairstyle at the Armani Prive …

Sauntering up the steps in a white halter-neck dress at the venue in the French capital, Naomi looked the dictionary definition of a blonde … «Daily Mail, Jul 15»

Everything You Need to Know About Volatility: Good, Bad, or …

The dictionary definition or the technical, finance definition? Is there a difference? Yes. Okay – what’s the technical definition? In finance … «Equities.com, Jul 15»

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[ˌdefɪ’nɪʃ(ə)n]

сущ.

1) определение, формулирование ; дефиниция, формулировка

to formulate / give / provide / write a definition — дать определение

In any «persuasive definition» the term defined is a familiar one, whose meaning is both descriptive and strongly emotive. — В любом «стимулирующем определении» термин является общеизвестным, но к его описательному определению добавляется эмотивное значение.

Stipulative definition refers to a meaning a speaker attaches to a word, expression, or symbol that usually doesn’t already have an established use in the sense intended. — Условное определение — это значение, которое говорящий сам приписывает слову, выражению или знаку, это значение «по определению»; до этого данное слово или выражение в таком значении не употреблялось.

Real definition provides a statement of the nature or essence of a thing. — Реальное определение описывает предмет через его существенные свойства.

Syn:

2) отчётливость, разборчивость; ясность, понятность

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резкость, чёткость

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ˌdefɪˈnɪʃən сущ.
1) а) определение, формулирование (процесс) б) дефиниция, формулировка to formulate, give, provide, write a definition ≈ дать определение dictionary definition ≈ словарное определение formulaic definition ≈ стандартное определение persuasive definition ≈ стимулирующее, побуждающее определение referential definition ≈ определение-ссылка stipulative definition ≈ условное определение synonym definition ≈ определение через синоним real definition ≈ реальное определение Syn: explanation
2) отчетливость, разборчивость;
ясность, понятность Syn: clarity, clearness
3) радио;
тлв. резкость, четкость
определение, дефиниция;
толкование — clear * ясное определение — the * of the term определение термина — problem * постановка задачи, формулировка задачи — to give a * дать определение — actions that fall under the * of murder действия, которые квалифицируются как убийство ясность, четкость;
определенность — an emotion beyond * неясное /неосознанное/ чувство (радиотехника) ясная слышимость, отсутствие помех( фотографическое) (телевидение) четкость, резкость изображения — negative with fine * четкий негатив — bad * нечеткость изображения
cell ~ вчт. определение ячейки
conceptual ~ вчт. концептуальное описание
data ~ вчт. определение данных
definition дефиниция ~ описание ~ определение ~ определенность ~ радио, тлв. резкость, четкость ~ толкование ~ четкость ~ ясность, четкость ~ ясность
~ of items определение подробностей
~ of limits страх. определение пределов
explicit ~ вчт. явное определение
external ~ вчт. внешнее определение
generic ~ вчт. видовое определение
implicit ~ вчт. неявное определение
interface ~ вчт. описание сопряжений
job ~ вчт. описание задания job ~ описание рабочего задания
object ~ вчт. определение объекта
policy ~ вчт. выработка стратегии
problem ~ вчт. постановка задания problem ~ вчт. постановка задачи
recursive ~ вчт. рекурсивное задание
statutory ~ законодательное толкование
system ~ вчт. описание системы

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1. n определение, дефиниция; толкование

2. n ясность, чёткость; определённость

3. n радио ясная слышимость, отсутствие помех

4. n тлв. фото, чёткость, резкость изображения

Синонимический ряд:

1. delineation (noun) certification; circumscription; clarity; delineation; demarcation; determination; determining the boundary; distinctness; encompassment; outlining; surveying

2. meaning (noun) analogue; denotation; explanation; explication; formalization; interpretation; meaning; sense; signification; synonym; terminology

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def·i·ni·tion

(dĕf′ə-nĭsh′ən)

a. A statement of the meaning of a word, phrase, or term, as in a dictionary entry.

b. A statement or description of the fundamental character or scope of something: «[The panel] calls for a clearer definition of the status of people captured in American military operations» (Economist).

2. The act or process of stating a precise meaning or significance; formulation of a meaning: The definition of terms is essential to any successful scholarly study.

3. The state of being clearly outlined: «With the drizzle, the trees in the little clearing had lost definition» (Anthony Hyde).

4. The level of detail in a recording, production, or digital encoding of an image or sound.

[Middle English diffinicioun, from Old French definition, from Latin dēfīnītiō, dēfīnītiōn-, from dēfīnītus, past participle of dēfīnīre, to define; see define.]

def′i·ni′tion·al adj.

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

definition

(ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃən)

1. a formal and concise statement of the meaning of a word, phrase, etc

2. the act of defining a word, phrase, etc

3. specification of the essential properties of something, or of the criteria which uniquely identify it

4. the act of making clear or definite

5. (Logic) the state or condition of being clearly defined or definite

6. (Photography) a measure of the clarity of an optical, photographic, or television image as characterized by its sharpness and contrast

ˌdefiˈnitional adj

Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014

def•i•ni•tion

(ˌdɛf əˈnɪʃ ən)

1. the act of making definite, distinct, or clear.

2. the formal statement of the meaning or significance of a word, phrase, etc.

3. the condition of being definite, distinct, or clear.

4. sharpness of the image formed by an optical system.

[1350–1400; Middle English < Old French < Latin]

def`i•ni′tion•al, adj.

def`i•ni′tion•al•ly, adv.

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

definition — a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol

explanation, account — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.; «the explanation was very simple»; «I expected a brief account»

contextual definition — a definition in which the term is used by embedding it in a larger expression containing its explanation; «a contextual definition of `legal duty’ might be `X has a legal duty to do Y means that X is required to do Y by a contract relationship that would be upheld in a court of law'»

dictionary definition — a definition that reports the standard uses of a word or phrase or symbol

explicit definition — a definition that gives an exact equivalent of the term defined

ostensive definition — a definition that points out or exhibits instances of the term defined

recursive definition — (mathematics) a definition of a function from which values of the function can be calculated in a finite number of steps

redefinition — the act of giving a new definition; «words like `conservative’ require periodic redefinition»; «she provided a redefinition of his duties»

stipulative definition — a definition that is stipulated by someone and that is not a standard usage

definition — clarity of outline; «exercise had given his muscles superior definition»

definition

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Translations

definice

definitiongengivelseopløsningopløsningsevne

määritelmämäärittelyrajauskirkkaus

definicija

definíció

skilgreining

定義

정의

definícia

opredelitevrazlaga

definition

คำจำกัดความ

định nghĩa

definition

[ˌdefɪˈnɪʃən] N

Collins Spanish Dictionary — Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

definition

[ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃ^ən] n

definition

(of word, concept) → Definition f; by definition → per definitionem, definitionsgemäß

(Phot, TV) → Bildschärfe f; (Rad) → Tonschärfe f; (Opt, of lens) → Schärfe f

Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007

definition

[ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃ/ən] n (Ling, Phot, TV) → definizione f

define

(diˈfain) verb

to fix or state the exact meaning of. Words are defined in a dictionary.

deˈfinable adjectivedefinition (defiˈniʃən) noun

an explanation of the exact meaning of a word or phrase. Is that definition accurate?

definition

→ تَعْرِيف definice definition Definition ορισμός definición määritelmä définition definicija definizione 定義 정의 definitie definisjon definicja definição определение definition คำจำกัดความ tanım định nghĩa 定义

def·i·ni·tion

n. definición.

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