noun Download 🔗Share Deficiency in amount or quality; a falling short; lack. Examples : "The student's "C" grade revealed a clear def in their understanding of the math concepts. " amount quality condition negative gap Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun Download 🔗Share A statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol (dictionary definitions). Examples : "The teacher asked us to write a simple def for the word "sympathy" in our own words. " language linguistics word communication writing statement education Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (usually with the definite article the) A clear instance conforming to the dictionary or textbook definition. Examples : ""That student is the def of 'dedicated'; she never misses a class and always completes her homework early." " language word Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A statement expressing the essential nature of something; formulation Examples : "The teacher asked us to write a clear def of democracy in our own words. " statement language writing word abstract philosophy logic communication linguistics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun Download 🔗Share The act of defining; determination of the limits. Examples : "The teacher's def of the project requirements helped students understand the scope and boundaries of their work. " language linguistics word Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun Download 🔗Share A statement that establishes the referent of a term or notation. Examples : "The teacher wrote the def of "photosynthesis" on the board so everyone understood the term's meaning. " language statement word linguistics logic writing technical communication education Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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