1. Noun
The act of defining; determination of the limits; as, a telescope accurate in definition.
2. Noun
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.
3. Noun
Description; sort.
4. Noun
An exact enunciation of the constituents which make up the logical essence.
5. Noun
Distinctness or clearness, as of an image formed by an optical instrument; precision in detail.
6. Noun
a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
Vocabulary classified under Academic vocabulary
7. Noun
clarity of outline; "exercise had given his muscles superior definition"
Vocabulary classified under Environmental science
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