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[def-uh-nish-uhn] / ˌdɛf əˈnɪʃ ən /


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The inflation threat that bonds face isn’t from inflation that is currently expected but from unexpected inflation — which, by definition, is unexpected.

From MarketWatch Aug. 5, 2026

Young people are by definition less experienced and by nature more idealistic.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

DAMIEN: USC commit Gavin Williams is the definition of the word elite on defense and offense.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 26, 2026

The acrimonious case centres on the definition and valuation of the couple's shared assets, including Chey's lucrative stake in the SK Group.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

The world of thought, belief and feeling is by definition far more difficult to decipher.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari

Professional investors have long segmented the market by how large and how fast-growing stocks are, although the definitions of “large,” “small,” “growth” and “value” are all over the map.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

"Current clauses may refer to 'severe' or 'extreme' weather, but the definitions for these can vary and currently no providers go as far as to specify criteria such as maximum temperatures."

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

Many people are afraid to pursue a path that runs counter to conventional definitions of success.

From MarketWatch Jul. 20, 2026

The states’ case hinges on whether a judge will accept the market definitions outlined in their lawsuit, Garcia and other analysts said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

Sometimes I discussed the definitions with Dad, and if we didn’t agree with what the dictionary writers said, we sat down and wrote a letter to the publishers.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls




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