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[def-uh-nish-uhn] / ˌdɛf əˈnɪʃ ən /


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IPOs by definition are stock events, but options trading will likely become the main event.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The charities behind this survey argue that the aim can't be achieved if ministers don't know the extent of the problem and want the definition of rough sleeping to be amended to reflect women's experiences.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

If that were the case there would be no net effect on the global stock market from this World Cup effect, since by definition there always is the same number of winning and losing teams.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Without a precise definition of the neutral axis, the entire construction was formally incomplete.

From Science Daily • Jun. 7, 2026

“But your definition of school isn’t really one thing, it’s many different things, Craig: extracurricular activities plus sports plus volunteering. That’s not to mention homework.”

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini




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