Definition of definitions Definitions

/dɛˌfʌnɪˈʃʌnz/ - [defunishunz] -

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Noun Plural: definitions
definition - a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
		explanation, account thought that makes something comprehensible
		contextual definition a definition in which the term is used by embedding it in a larger expression containing its explanation; "a contextual definition of `legal duty' might be `X has a legal duty to do Y means that X is required to do Y by a contract relationship that would be upheld in a court of law'"
		dictionary definition a definition that reports the standard uses of a word or phrase or symbol
		explicit definition a definition that gives an exact equivalent of the term defined
		ostensive definition a definition that points out or exhibits instances of the term defined
		recursive definition (mathematics) a definition of a function from which values of the function can be calculated in a finite number of steps
		redefinition the act of giving a new definition; "words like `conservative' require periodic redefinition"; "she provided a redefinition of his duties"
definition - clarity of outline; "exercise had given his muscles superior definition"
		distinctness, sharpness the quality of being sharp and clear

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definition (Noun)
A statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol dictionary definitions.
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A statement expressing the essential nature of something; formulation.
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The action or process of defining.
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The act of defining; determination of the limits.
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A product of defining.
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The action or power of describing, explaining, or making definite and clear.
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Clarity of visual presentation, distinctness of outline or detail.
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Clarity, especially of musical sound in reproduction.
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Sharp demarcation of outlines or limits.
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The degree to which individual muscles are distinct on the body.
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A statement which provides a previous delcaration with a value or body of a subroutine in the case of function.

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The act of defining; determination of the limits; as, a telescope accurate in definition.
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Act of ascertaining and explaining the signification; a description of a thing by its properties; an explanation of the meaning of a word or term; as, the definition of "circle;" the definition of "wit;" an exact definition; a loose definition.
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Description; sort.
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An exact enunciation of the constituents which make up the logical essence.
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Distinctness or clearness, as of an image formed by an optical instrument; precision in detail.

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A concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase or symbol.
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A paraphrase describing a concept.
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One or more sentences UNIQUELY identifying a concept.
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Clarity of outline (e.g. of a body).

A definition is an exact word or phrase of the meaning, nature, or limits of something. A definition usually answers the question "what". "Defining" means giving a definition. Other words with this meaning are "description" and "explanation".

In mathematics, a definition is an exact way of saying what something is. It might not be the easiest way to say what it is, but it is used because it is exact. It can be used in a mathematical proof about the thing.