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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

A team led by Los Alamos scientist Roxana Bujack used geometry to build a mathematical definition of color perception based on hue, saturation, and lightness.

From Science Daily • Jun. 7, 2026

The lead single, Celebration, takes that energy to the dancefloor while redefining the group's definition of fearlessness.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The tools available to retail investors are, almost by definition, those that have not demonstrated enough edge to be worth keeping private.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

There wasn’t a clear definition of the line between “safe” and “dangerous.”

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone




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