definition
pronunciation
How to pronounce definition in British English:
UK [ˌdefɪˈnɪʃn]
How to pronounce definition in American English:
US [ˌdefɪˈnɪʃn]
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- Noun:
- a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
- clarity of outline
Word Origin
- definition (n.)
- late 14c., "decision, setting of boundaries," from Old French definicion, from Latin definitionem (nominative definitio), noun of action from past participle stem of definire (see define). In logic, meaning "act of stating what something means" is from 1640s; meaning "a statement of the essential nature of something" is from late 14c.; the special focus on words developed after c. 1550. Meaning "degree of distinctness of the details in a picture" is from 1889.
Example
- 1. And this implies a very different job definition .
- 2. The definition of risk changed from losing money to underperforming the benchmark .
- 3. But my definition is more focused on the whole of empathy , and that includes emotions .
- 4. This hazy definition lets officials use their power as representatives of the state to displace villagers on the urban fringe .
- 5. Re-examine your definition of productivity .