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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

Asked why, he said that while there was no universally accepted definition of a megafire, a commonly used US benchmark classifies a wildfire as such when it burns more than 10,000 hectares.

From Barron's Aug. 3, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 26, 2026

Indeed, because all facts are by definition true we tend to think all truths are facts.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

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

Talk about two very different definitions of sausages.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

While there are different definitions of Herndon’s “fastest time,” including ones clocked before grease was added, none were by the Class of 1991.

From Slate Jun. 24, 2026

She had tried to read the whole dictionary once, so she knew the definitions of a lot of words that started with “a.”

From "Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata




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