Definition of "definition" in 英语

noun

1. (semantics, lexicography) A statement of the meaning of a word, word group, sign, or symbol; especially, a dictionary definition.

   • Your definition of "elephant" needs to be more precise than "a big animal with large ears".

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

   • Baroque is a good game, but only for a very narrow subset of the gaming audience. It is the very definition of a niche title.

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.

6. 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.

   • The definition of a telescope.
   • Improve the definition of an image.
   • high-definition videos

9. Clarity, especially of musical sound in reproduction.

10. Sharp demarcation of outlines or limits.

    • A jacket with distinct waist definition.

11. (bodybuilding) The degree to which individual muscles are distinct on the body.

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

13. (mathematics) A statement that establishes the referent of a term or notation.

14. (crosswording) The part of a cryptic clue which defines but does not indicate the solution.