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Def

/dɛf/

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

📖 Definitions of "Def"

noun
  1. 1

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

  2. 2

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

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.

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