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definition

6 definitions • 7 examples
1
a statement that explains the meaning of a word or phrase:

Examples:

a dictionary definition
definition of What is the definition of "mood"?
2
a description of the features and limits of something:

Examples:

definition of The legal definition of what is and what is not pornography is very unsatisfactory.
3
because of its own features:

Examples:

Psychology is by definition an inexact science.
4
how clear an image or sound is:

Examples:

The photograph lacks definition.
5
a statement that explains the meaning of a word or phrase:

Examples:

What is the definition of “mood”?
6
the degree to which something can be clearly seen or heard:

Examples:

The tape recorded conversation lacked definition – there was too much background noise.

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