definition
[noun]
Synonyms:
- explanation, clarification, elucidation, exposition, statement of meaning
- sharpness, clarity, contrast, distinctness, focus, precision

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def‧i‧ni‧tion S2 W2 AC /ˌdefəˈnɪʃən, ˌdefɪˈnɪʃən/ noun
[Word Family: verb: define; noun: definition; adverb: definitely ≠ indefinitely; adjective: definite ≠ indefinite]

1. [countable] a phrase or sentence that says exactly what a word, phrase, or idea means ⇒ define:
a dictionary definition
definition of
There are many definitions of the word ‘feminism’.
definition of something as something
the definition of God as infinite

2. by definition if something has a particular quality by definition, it must have that quality because all things of that type have it:
People say that students are by definition idealistic and impatient.

3. [uncountable] the clear edges, shapes, or sound that something has:
technologies such as high definition television
good muscle definition

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

definition
noun
ADJ. careful, clear, concise, exact, precise, unambiguous The term ‘partner’ requires careful definition. The author provides a clear definition of cultural awareness.
comprehensive, exhaustive | adequate, satisfactory | broad, loose, wide | narrow, rigid, strict According to a strict definition, the expenses of a self-employed person can be deducted from tax.
official, statutory The firm falls within the statutory definition of a ‘small company’.
conventional, standard | alternative | working We need a good working definition of ‘pollution’.
dictionary
VERB + DEFINITION give (sb), provide (sb with), offer (sb) | need, require | fit This unusual building barely fits the definition of a house.
DEFINITION + VERB encompass sth, include sth
PREP. according to a/the ~ According to a strict definition of ‘assault’, she was not assaulted.
by ~ A clinic for women would, by definition, deal with pregnancy and childbirth.
under a/the ~ Under the broader definition of ‘poverty’, thousands more people would be included.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

definition

clear/precise
The head teacher gave us a precise definition of the school’s aims.
broad (=including a lot of general ideas)
This is a very broad definition of what poetry is.
narrow (=including only a few ideas)
Some psychiatrists still use a very narrow definition of mental illness.
the dictionary definition
Some doctors don’t accept the dictionary definition of euthanasia, and want to create different categories of assisted death.
the legal definition of something
What is the legal definition of manslaughter?
give a definition
Can you give me a definition of 'psychology'?
extend/broaden/widen a definition (=make it include more ideas)
The new law has broadened the definition of terrorism.

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