definition

/dɪfɪˈnɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

a statement of the exact meaning of a word, phrase, or term

“The dictionary provided a clear definition of the technical term.”

2. noun

the act of explaining or describing the meaning of something

“The professor gave a detailed definition of the concept in her lecture.”

3. noun

a description of the characteristics or properties of something

“The product’s definition makes it clear that it’s suitable for all ages.”

4. verb

to explain or describe the meaning of something

“Can you define what this term means in the context of the book?”

5. verb

to specify or describe the characteristics or properties of something

“The engineer defined the parameters for the new system.”

Synonyms

  • description
  • description
  • explanation

Antonyms

  • ambiguity
  • vagueness