Definition Dictionary Word ˌdefɪˈnɪʃn Term Clear Noun Simple

• the dictionary provides clear, simple definitions.
• the dictionary definition of this term
• a precise/strict definition of a word
• we need a good working definition of ‘pollution’.

definition

1. an explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase, especially in a dictionary
• The dictionary provides clear, simple definitions.
• the dictionary definition of this term
• a precise/strict definition of a word
• We need a good working definition of ‘pollution’.

Extra Examples

• According to a strict definition of ‘assault’, she was not assaulted.
• The author provides a clear definition of cultural awareness.
• The firm falls within the statutory definition of a ‘small company’.
• The mathematical definition of an even number is one that is exactly divisible by 2.
• Under the broader definition of ‘poverty’, thousands more people would be included.
2. what an idea means
• What's your definition of happiness?
• a broad/narrow definition of the concept
• There is no agreed definition of what a comprehensive school should be.

Extra Examples

• They have adopted a very narrow definition of success.
• She refused to accept the definition of woman as man's subordinate.
• He has expanded the definition of sculpture.
• This unusual building barely fits the standard definition of a house.
• There is no agreed definition of what is meant by a ‘young person’ in this context.
3. the act of saying what a word or an idea means
• The term ‘partner’ requires careful definition.
• Neighbours by definition live close by (= this is what being a neighbour means).
4. the quality of being clear and easy to see; the ability of a device to give clear images
• SEE ALSO high-definition
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/high-definition
• The clarity and definition of the images are excellent.
• The definition of this TV is very good.

Word Origin

• late Middle English: from Latin definitio(n-), from the verb definire ‘set bounds to’, from de- (expressing completion) + finire ‘finish’