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      definition
      noun
      (semantics, lexicography) A statement of the meaning of a word, word group, sign, or symbol; especially, a dictionary definition.
      A statement expressing the essential nature of something; formulation
      The action or process of defining.
      The act of defining; determination of the limits.
      The action or power of describing, explaining, or making definite and clear.
      (usually with the definite article the) A clear instance conforming to the dictionary or textbook definition.
      A product of defining.
      Sharp demarcation of outlines or limits.
      (bodybuilding) The degree to which individual muscles are distinct on the body.
      Clarity, especially of musical sound in reproduction.
      (mathematics) A statement that establishes the referent of a term or notation.
      (programming) A statement which provides a previous declaration with a value or body of a subroutine (in the case of function).
      Clarity of visual presentation, distinctness of outline or detail.
      (crosswording) The part of a cryptic clue which defines but does not indicate the solution.
      Roots
      finisfin- · Latin · end, boundary
      Synonyms for definition
      meaningnspecificationndescriptionninterpretationn
      Words related to definition
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