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How to pronounce definition in English?

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Type Words
Type of account, explanation
Has types dictionary definition, explicit definition, ostensive definition, recursive definition, redefinition, stipulative definition, contextual definition
Derivation define
Type Words
Type of sharpness, distinctness
Derivation define


exercise had given his muscles superior definition.

Examples of definition

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You haven't sent a full definition of prejudice from the dictionary, by the way.
From the stltoday.com
Late last year, the ITU basically threw in the towel on its original definition.
From the bloomberg.com
You connect it to your TV set via high-definition or standard-definition cables.
From the businessweek.com
According to the Wikipedia definition, it means an irrational fear of something.
From the dailyherald.com
To Andrew, a wife, even a nice one like Anna, is by definition a ball and chain.
From the time.com
Faith, at least according to Saint Paul's definition, is trust in things unseen.
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The first part of that definition applies to Social Security but not the second.
From the economist.com
Next, I used Laura Mercier Brow Definer to give some definition to the eye area.
From the mirror.co.uk
The definition was expanded after Tyra's death to include dogs used for hunting.
From the brimbankweekly.com.au
More examples
  • A concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
  • Clarity of outline; "exercise had given his muscles superior definition"
  • (define) specify: determine the essential quality of
  • (define) give a definition for the meaning of a word; "Define `sadness'"
  • (define) determine the nature of; "What defines a good wine?"
  • (define) specify: decide upon or fix definitely; "fix the variables"; "specify the parameters"
  • Definition is the sixth album by the American crossover thrash band D.R.I., which was released in 1992.
  • Definition is an EP released by Jersey for Fueled by Ramen on May 8, 2001.
  • "Definition" is the first single from Black Star's eponymously titled 1998 album (see 1998 in music). It is produced by Hi-Tek, who samples "The P Is Free" by Boogie Down Productions for the track's beat. In addition, the song's chorus interpolates "Stop the Violence" by Boogie Down Productions. ...