definitions

Noun

definition (countable and uncountable, plural definitions)

1. 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. (usually) 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.2008 May, Shoeless Wayne Santos, “Baroque” (game review), GameAxis Unwired, Hardware Zone Pte, page 51
3. A statement expressing the essential nature of something; formulation.
4. The action or process of defining.
5. The act of defining; determination of the limits.
6. A product of defining.

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