definition

noun
UK: /ˌdefɪˈnɪʃən/
US: /ˌdefəˈnɪʃən/

  1. A statement that explains the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol.

    1. What is the definition of "happy"? [ ] [ ]
    2. The dictionary gives several definitions of the term "artificial intelligence". [ ] [ ]

  2. The act of clearly explaining or describing something.

    1. Her definition of the problem helped us understand it better. [ ] [ ]
    2. A clear definition of responsibilities is essential for a successful team. [ ] [ ]

  3. The quality of being clear and distinct.

    1. The photo lacks definition and is blurry. [ ] [ ]
    2. The high definition video provided a very clear picture of landscape. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

interpretation explanation specification description meaning
definition transitive-verb

  1. To state the meaning of a word, phrase, or term.

    1. Can you define this word for me? [ ] [ ]
    2. The contract clearly defines the responsibilities of each party involved. [ ] [ ]

  2. To clearly show or describe the characteristics of something.

    1. The movie defines the struggle of the working class. [ ] [ ]
    2. Success is often defined by achieving a set of predetermined goals. [ ] [ ]

  3. To mark out the limits or outline of something.

    1. The mountains define the horizon. [ ] [ ]
    2. The border defines the boundary between the two countries. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "definition" in English means: A statement that explains the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol., The act of clearly explaining or describing something., The quality of being clear and distinct..

The phonetic transcription of "definition" is /ˌdefɪˈnɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌdefəˈnɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "definition": interpretation, explanation, specification, description, meaning.

Example usage of "definition": "What is the definition of "happy"?". More examples on the page.