Define
A definition is a statement of the meaning of a term (a word, phrase, or other set of symbols). Definitions can be classified into two large categories, intensional definitions (which try to give the essence of a term) and extensional definitions (which proceed by listing the objects that a term describes). Another important category of definitions is the class of ostensive definitions, which convey the meaning of a term by pointing out examples. A term may have many different senses and multiple meanings, and thus require multiple definitions.In mathematics, a definition is used to give a precise meaning to a new term, instead of describing a pre-existing term. Definitions and axioms are the basis on which all of modern mathematics is constructed.
Definition
A definition is a statement of the meaning of a term (a word, phrase, or other set of symbols). Definitions can be classified into two large categories, intensional definitions (which try to give the essence of a term) and extensional definitions (which proceed by listing the objects that a term describes). Another important category of definitions is the class of ostensive definitions, which convey the meaning of a term by pointing out examples. A term may have many different senses and multiple meanings, and thus require multiple definitions.In mathematics, a definition is used to give a precise meaning to a new term, instead of describing a pre-existing term. Definitions and axioms are the basis on which all of modern mathematics is constructed.
Define (verb)
To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly.
“the defining power of an optical instrument”
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To settle, decide an argument etc. 16th-17th c.
Define (verb)
To express the essential nature of something.
“I define myself as a techno-anarchist.”
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To state the meaning of a word, phrase, sign, or symbol.
“The textbook defined speed as velocity divided by time.”
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To describe, explain, or make definite and clear.
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To demark sharply the outlines or limits of an area or concept.
“to define the legal boundaries of a property”
Define (verb)
To establish the referent of a term or notation.
Define (noun)
A kind of macro in source code that replaces one text string with another wherever it occurs.
Definition (noun)
A statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol (dictionary definitions).
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A statement expressing the essential nature of something; formulation
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The action or process of defining.
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The act of defining; determination of the limits.
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A product of defining.
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The action or power of describing, explaining, or making definite and clear.
“Her comic genius is beyond definition.”
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Clarity of visual presentation, distinctness of outline or detail.
“The definition of a telescope.”
“Improve the definition of an image.”
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Clarity, especially of musical sound in reproduction.
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Sharp demarcation of outlines or limits.
“A jacket with distinct waist definition.”
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The degree to which individual muscles are distinct on the body.
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A statement which provides a previous declaration with a value or body of a subroutine (in the case of function).
Definition (noun)
A statement that establishes the referent of a term or notation.
Define (verb)
state or describe exactly the nature, scope, or meaning of
“the contract will seek to define the client’s obligations”
Define (verb)
give the meaning of (a word or phrase), especially in a dictionary
“the dictionary defines it as ‘a type of pasture’”
Define (verb)
make up or establish the character or essence of
“for some, the football club defines their identity”
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mark out the boundary or limits of
“the river defines the park’s boundary”
Define (verb)
make clear the outline of; delineate
“she defined her eyes by applying eyeshadow to her eyelids”
Definition (noun)
a statement of the exact meaning of a word, especially in a dictionary
“a dictionary definition of the verb”
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an exact statement or description of the nature, scope, or meaning of something
“our definition of what constitutes poetry”
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the action or process of defining something
“a question of definition”
“issues of methodology and definition”
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the degree of distinctness in outline of an object, image, or sound
“the clarity and definition of pictures can be aided by using computer graphics”
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the capacity of a device to make images distinct in outline
“we’ve been pleased with the definition of this TV”