a. : a statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol. dictionary definitions. b. : a statement expressing the essential nature of something. c. : a product of defining. 2. : the action or process of stating the meaning of a word or word group.

noun. the act of defining, or of making something definite, distinct, or clear: We need a better definition of her responsibilities. the formal statement of the meaning or significance of a word, phrase, idiom, etc., as found in dictionaries.

defined; defining. transitive verb. 1. a. : to determine or identify the essential qualities or meaning of. whatever defines us as human. b. : to discover and set forth the meaning of (something, such as a word) how the dictionary defines "grotesque".

1. a formal and concise statement of the meaning of a word, phrase, etc. 2. the act of defining a word, phrase, etc. 3. specification of the essential properties of something, or of the criteria which uniquely identify it. 4. the act of making clear or definite.

definition definition: 1. a statement that explains the meaning of a word or phrase: 2. a description of the features and…. Learn more.

to determine or fix the boundaries or extent of: to define property with stakes. to make clear the outline or form of: The roof was boldly defined against the sky. verb (used without object), …

definition. A good definition explains concisely what something means. Dictionaries include definitions, even for the word definition! A definition precisely explains the fundamental state or meaning of something, often given formally as by lexicographers writing a dictionary or legislators writing laws. It can also refer to a sharply detailed image or concept — like how clear the …

Definitions definition, the plural of definition. See more.

as in description. a vivid representation in words of someone or something he gave us his definition of the perfect romantic evening on the town.

used with a qualifying word or phrase to indicate a particular person, object, etc, as distinct from othersask the man standing outside; give me the blue one Compare a 1. used preceding certain nouns associated with one's culture, society, or communityto go to the doctor; listen to the news; watch the television.