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Definition

A statement of the meaning of a word, word group, sign, or symbol; especially, a dictionary definition.

Etymology

From Middle English diffinicioun, from Middle French definition, from Latin dēfīnītiō, from dēfīniō. Equivalent to define + -ition.

Example Sentences

• "Your definition of "elephant" needs to be more precise than "a big animal with large ears"."
• "DEFINITIONS mean nothing unless the concept in the mind of the men who makes the definition is the same as that in the mind of the man who hears it."
• "Phrases such as “woman of the moment” were added to equal the old saying of the “man of the moment.” And one of the definitions of “woman” now refers to a “person’s wife, girlfriend, or female lover,” as opposed to being tied to only a man."

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