definition

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“For us the definition of success is to compete in a sustainable way,” said Thorrington, who is also LAFC’s co-president.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

But in a report published on Tuesday, the body representing police chiefs will say their use has become disproportionate in recent years, and the definition should be redrawn to reflect the social media age.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

For some, the Bayesian framework is essentially a working definition of rationality or common sense: As one learns more, one’s views change—whether about the weather or the deadliness of a disease like Covid-19.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Despite the fact that I’ve been living with multiple myeloma since 2003, I’m not cured, not even by the carefully worded terms of the new definition.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

Popular music is, by definition, music that appeals to many people.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones