nounπShareA statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol (dictionary definitions)."The dictionary's definition of "optimistic" explains its meaning as a positive outlook. "conditionbeingessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(usually with the definite article the) A clear instance conforming to the dictionary or textbook definition."The definition of a "successful" project is one that meets all its deadlines and goals. "physiologymedicineessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA statement expressing the essential nature of something; formulation"The dictionary's definition of "happiness" is a feeling of joy and contentment. "languagelinguisticswritingstatementphilosophywordcommunicationabstractthingeducationessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe action or process of defining."The definition of "success" is a complex process, requiring careful consideration of different perspectives. "languagewordwritingcommunicationessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of defining; determination of the limits."The teacher's definition of "democracy" explained the limits of individual power in a government. "languagewritingwordessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA product of defining."The definition of success in my family is helping each other. "foodessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe action or power of describing, explaining, or making definite and clear."Her comic genius is beyond definition."languagecommunicationwritingessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareClarity of visual presentation, distinctness of outline or detail."Improve the definition of an image."appearancequalityessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareClarity, especially of musical sound in reproduction."The new sound system in the music room had excellent definition, allowing everyone to hear the delicate nuances of the music. "musicelectronicssoundtechnologyessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSharp demarcation of outlines or limits."A jacket with distinct waist definition."appearancequalitymarkessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe degree to which individual muscles are distinct on the body."The gymnast's impressive muscle definition was evident in her sculpted arms and legs. "bodyappearancephysiologyanatomyessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA statement which provides a previous declaration with a value or body of a subroutine (in the case of function)."The definition of "family" in our textbook provides a clear statement of the values we associate with it. "computingtechnicalfunctionessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA statement that establishes the referent of a term or notation."The definition of "sibling" is a brother or sister. "languagelinguisticsessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading