def

/dɛf/

noun

  1. 1

    Deficiency in amount or quality; a falling short; lack.

  2. 2

    A situation wherein, or amount whereby, spending exceeds government revenue.

Antonyms

noun

  1. 1

    A statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol (dictionary definitions).

  2. 2

    (usually with the definite article the) A clear instance conforming to the dictionary or textbook definition.

  3. 3

    A statement expressing the essential nature of something; formulation

  4. 4

    The action or process of defining.

  5. 5

    The act of defining; determination of the limits.

  6. 6

    A product of defining.

  7. 7

    The action or power of describing, explaining, or making definite and clear.

    Her comic genius is beyond definition.
  8. 8

    Clarity of visual presentation, distinctness of outline or detail.

    Improve the definition of an image.
  9. 9

    Clarity, especially of musical sound in reproduction.

  10. 10

    Sharp demarcation of outlines or limits.

    A jacket with distinct waist definition.
  11. 11

    The degree to which individual muscles are distinct on the body.

  12. 12

    A statement which provides a previous declaration with a value or body of a subroutine (in the case of function).

  13. 13

    A statement that establishes the referent of a term or notation.

adverb

  1. 1

    Without question and beyond doubt.

    Joe definitely doesn't know how to drive a tractor.
  2. 2

    In a definite manner; decisively.

adjective

  1. 1

    Excellent; very good

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