def
noun
- 1
Deficiency in amount or quality; a falling short; lack.
- 2
A situation wherein, or amount whereby, spending exceeds government revenue.
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noun
- 1
A statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol (dictionary definitions).
- 2
(usually with the definite article the) A clear instance conforming to the dictionary or textbook definition.
- 3
A statement expressing the essential nature of something; formulation
- 4
The action or process of defining.
- 5
The act of defining; determination of the limits.
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A product of defining.
- 7
The action or power of describing, explaining, or making definite and clear.
“Her comic genius is beyond definition.”
- 8
Clarity of visual presentation, distinctness of outline or detail.
“Improve the definition of an image.”
- 9
Clarity, especially of musical sound in reproduction.
- 10
Sharp demarcation of outlines or limits.
“A jacket with distinct waist definition.”
- 11
The degree to which individual muscles are distinct on the body.
- 12
A statement which provides a previous declaration with a value or body of a subroutine (in the case of function).
- 13
A statement that establishes the referent of a term or notation.
adverb
- 1
Without question and beyond doubt.
“Joe definitely doesn't know how to drive a tractor.”
- 2
In a definite manner; decisively.
adjective
- 1
Excellent; very good
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