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definitions

/ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃ(ə)nz/

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noun

A statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol (dictionary definitions).

Examples :

"The vocabulary quiz required us to write definitions for ten new words. "

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(usually with the definite article the) A clear instance conforming to the dictionary or textbook definition.

Examples :

"In science class, we learned about the definitions of mammals, focusing on traits like having fur and giving birth to live young. "

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A statement expressing the essential nature of something; formulation

Examples :

"The teacher asked us to learn the definitions of the new vocabulary words for the test. "

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noun

The action or process of defining.

Examples :

"The definitions of new vocabulary words are important for understanding the textbook. "

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The act of defining; determination of the limits.

Examples :

"The definitions of the school's dress code clearly state what students are allowed to wear and what is not. "

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A product of defining.

Examples :

"The dictionary contains the definitions of many words. "

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The action or power of describing, explaining, or making definite and clear.

Examples :

"Her comic genius is beyond definition."

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Clarity of visual presentation, distinctness of outline or detail.

Examples :

"Improve the definition of an image."

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Clarity, especially of musical sound in reproduction.

Examples :

"The audiophile adjusted his speakers, searching for perfect definitions in the high frequencies of the jazz recording. "

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Sharp demarcation of outlines or limits.

Examples :

"A jacket with distinct waist definition."

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The degree to which individual muscles are distinct on the body.

Examples :

"The athlete's strong core muscles showed clear definitions, making his physique very noticeable. "

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A statement which provides a previous declaration with a value or body of a subroutine (in the case of function).

Examples :

"The student struggled to understand the code because the variable definitions were missing, making it impossible to know what each variable represented. "

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A statement that establishes the referent of a term or notation.

Examples :

"To understand the new vocabulary, we looked up the definitions in the dictionary. "

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