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defi·ni·tion (def′ə nis̸h′ən)
noun
- a defining or being defined
- a statement of what a thing is
- a statement of the meaning as of a word or phrase
- a putting or being in clear, sharp outline
- a making or being definite, explicit, and clear
- the power of a lens to show (an object) in clear, sharp outline
- the degree of distinctness of a photograph, etc.
- the clearness with which recorded or broadcast sounds or televised images are reproduced; absence of fuzziness
Etymology: ME diffinicioun < OFr definicion & ML diffinitio, both < L definitio
Related Forms:
- definitional def′i·ni′·tional adjective
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